energy efficiency

Everyday Efficiency: Boiling Water

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A Watched Pot: What Is The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water? Inside Energy, February 23, 2016. Image credit: Unsplash What is the most energy efficient way to boil 500 milliliters (about 2 cups) of water? And which method has the smallest carbon footprint? For appliances – microwave, electric tea kettle, electric stovetop – the … Read more

Is Energy Efficiency China’s Best Bet to Combat Air Pollution?

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Can Energy Efficiency Help Chinese Cities Beat Air Pollution Environmental Leader, February 17, 2016. Image credit: Peggy_Marco It has been a decade since China’s leaders made improving energy efficiency a top priority. In the 11th Five-Year Plan they set ambitious national targets for lowering the energy intensity – the measure of energy efficiency of the country’s … Read more