Windows are a huge source of energy loss in any house or building, but a new form of insulation could change the game for home heat retention.

Researchers have long chased a deceptively simple goal in building design: glass that lets in the view and daylight, but not the heat that drives up energy bills. That ambition is now much closer to ...

Abstract: Free water degrades the insulating properties of oil and poses a risk to electrical equipment, highlighting the urgent need to elucidate the mechanism of its formation. In this work, we ...

Abstract: This paper proposes an indirect AC-AC converter with Power Factor Correction (PFC) and high frequency isolation. The proposed topology is based on the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter in ...

Summers in the city could get a little cooler for apartment dwellers with the recent passing of a New York City Council bill. Intro 994, also known as the Cool Homes ...

When a home is poorly insulated, heating and cooling systems must work harder and longer to maintain a comfortable temperature. This increased workload directly translates into higher utility bills.

With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn ...

Experts share how to keep cool this summer — smart home hacks, indoor greenery and safe spots for your pets, without breaking ...