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The Sun's Heat: Now On Demand

Nanotechnology makes the seemingly impossible true: Trapping the sun's heat for release later, whenever and wherever you need it.READ»

Artful Intelligence: How "Smart Windows" and "Dynamic Glass" Can Save Energy

A manufacturer of auto-tinting windows just nabbed another $10 million in financing. Is this the future of glass?READ»

Google Funds New Solar Power Tech, Plans to Cut Solar Thermal Costs by a Quarter

That whole "Google operates a diverse business plan" idea is getting a weird new spin at the moment--news has surfaced that the search engine giant is working hard to improve the tech behind solar thermal heating systems. Technically ...READ»

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How the U.S. Postal Service Is Saving Millions Through Energy Efficient Retrofitting

We've written about the U.S. Postal Service's sustainable endeavors before--namely, its plan to buy 1,600 fuel-efficient vehicles and build the biggest green roof in NYC. As it turns out, sustainability has already paid off big time ...READ»