Despite so many people having air conditioning at home now, many are still unsure how to use it efficiently. Here are some key tips.
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Too many renters swelter through summer. Efficient cooling should be the law for rental homes
Clear evidence of the harm resulting from living in hot homes points to the need to efficient, electric cooling mandatory in rental housing.
Personal air conditioning: A low energy option for keeping your cool
Can portable, personal cooling devices keep you cool in summer? And what are the potential energy/carbon benefits? I tested two quite different personal air conditioners.
Alinta turns to geothermal energy for sustainable heating and cooling in new suburbs
Alinta launches “Australia first” geothermal heating and cooling technology – focused on new suburbs and the displacement of energy intensive reverse-cycle air-conditioning.
Reverse solar hot water innovation making air con more efficient
New research shows fluid-filled roof panels that work like solar water heaters – except to extract heat from fluid, rather than adding it – can help make air conditioning up to 20% more efficient.
"Ice battery" air-con technology set to cool Australian homes – and peak power demand
Solar hot water company Apricus inks distribution deal for US “ice battery” + air-con technology that could cool Australian homes, and cut power bills.
Hot summers nights, cold winter evenings: How to stay comfortable and save all year
Air conditioners drive up electricity demand, straining the electricity network. So what do you do if you want to enjoy a guilt-free, full night’s sleep?