Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #energysaving, aggregated by home.social.
Glass for Europe contributes to the consultation on the Housing Simplification package
This initiative aims to increase the supply of housing by addressing the delays and costs that affect its…
#Europe #EU #EnergySaving #Glassassociations #GlassForEurope #Green&SustainableBuilding
https://www.europesays.com/europe/151030/
First-gen PCM boards burned "like a candle" - paraffin's flammability and low conductivity doomed them. At $40-70/m² they delivered only 15-18% energy savings, not worth it. The second gen replaces paraffin with non-combustible bio-based compounds and salt hydrates, fixing safety and pushing latent heat to 200-250 kJ/kg. Practical step forward, but will the cost gap close fast enough? #GreenBuilding #SustainableMaterials #EnergySaving #EcoTech
Glass for Europe attends a roundtable organised by the European Commission’s DG ENER
The meeting, initiated by the new Director-General Céline Gauer, was meant to gather views from energy-intensive industries on priorities…
#Europe #EU #EnergySaving #Events #Glassassociations #GlassForEurope #Green&SustainableBuilding
https://www.europesays.com/europe/133884/
Ealing Climate Week: save money, help save the planet
Ealing Climate Week is returning this month with a packed programme of free events to help residents save…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Ealing #BetterLiving #ClimateWeek #DominicMoffitt #EalingClimateWeek #ealingcouncil #energysaving #free #savemoney #What'sOn
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/20220/
400 mm rammed‑earth wall creates a 12‑hour heat lag, keeping Moroccan homes comfortable at 35 °C without fans. It's not insulation, it's thermal mass: earth stores heat longer than concrete’s 2,400 kJ/m³K. The physics is the same as in Cappadocia. Tom's take: cheap, passive climate control we can scale. How can we retrofit existing stock to exploit this lag? Thermal Mass: Heat & Cool Your Home for Free | EcoTechNews #GreenBuilding #EnergySaving #SustainableMaterials #EcoTech
Within two years, Australia has managed to drastically reduce its use of fossil fuels because #batteries supply the electricity at peak times. We need much more #energystorage for the energy transition! #ActOnClimate #ClimateActionNow
Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social/post/3muc34ip5ec2e
Nippon Paint China Debuts at ARCHIDEX 2026, Showcasing Industrial Innovations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Paint China made its debut at ARCHIDEX 2026, held…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #AirPurification #CenterofScienceandTechnology #china #energysaving #KUALALUMPUR #Malaysia #MalaysiaInternationalTradeandExhibitionCentre #MinistryofHousing #Nippon #NipponPaint #PhotocatalyticCoating
https://www.europesays.com/japan/69406/
Hungary’s Energy Crisis Sparks Fight over Who Must Sacrifice
The first major public controversy of Hungary’s electricity crisis, caused by an extreme heatwave and drought, has emerged…
#Hungary #HU #Europe #Europa #EU #ClimatePolicy #drought #electricgrid #electricity #energycrisis #energysaving #Fidesz #Football #heatwave #hír #hungary #Hungarynews #Magyarország #MLSZ #Paksnuclearpowerplant #PeterMagyar #restrictions #SzigetFestival #TiszaParty
https://www.europesays.com/3174512/
Hungary’s Energy Crisis Sparks Fight over Who Must Sacrifice https://www.byteseu.com/2251656/ #ClimatePolicy #drought #ElectricGrid #electricity #EnergySaving #EnergyCrisis #Fidesz #football #heatwave #Hungary #HungaryNews #MLSZ #PaksNuclearPowerPlant #PeterMagyar #restrictions #SzigetFestival #TiszaParty
https://www.europesays.com/3174512/ Hungary’s Energy Crisis Sparks Fight over Who Must Sacrifice #ClimatePolicy #drought #ElectricGrid #electricity #EnergyCrisis #EnergySaving #Fidesz #Football #heatwave #hír #hungary #HungaryNews #Magyarország #MLSZ #PaksNuclearPowerPlant #PeterMagyar #restrictions #SzigetFestival #TiszaParty
Hungary stops evening freight trains due to heat
Most freight trains will be stopped daily from 17:00 to 22:00 on the MÁV and GYSEV networks. Hungary…
#Hungary #HU #Europe #Europa #EU #business #energysaving #Freight #freightrail #Government #GYSEV #heatwave #hír #hungary #Magyarország #MÁV #operationalrestriction #railoperations #supplychain
https://www.europesays.com/3172553/
Hungary stops evening freight trains due to heat https://www.byteseu.com/2249634/ #business #EnergySaving #freight #FreightRail #Government #GYSEV #heatwave #Hungary #MAV #OperationalRestriction #RailOperations #SupplyChain
https://www.europesays.com/3160236/ Palm Beach considers fees for hotels using public beach space with chairs and umbrellas #50s #adjusting #AirConditioner #AirConditioning #AtHome #caucasian #CentralHeating #CloseUp #control #controlling #detail #EnergySaving #female #fifties #heat #heating #horizontal #indoors #mature #MiddleAged #OnePerson #panel #people #person #radiator #SideView #space #temperature #Thermostat #TurningDown #woman #women
Energy companies offer programs to help residents save on summer cooling costs
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater residents were connected to one of Duke Energy’s cost-saving programs Tuesday, as the company…
#Energy #DukeEnergyFlorida #electricitybill #energysaving #FPL #MayaSargent #PinellasCounty #TampaBay28 #TampaBaylocalnews #TECO #WFTS
https://www.europesays.com/3131021/
https://www.europesays.com/3131021/ Energy companies offer programs to help residents save on summer cooling costs #DukeEnergyFlorida #ElectricityBill #Energy #EnergySaving #FPL #MayaSargent #PinellasCounty #TampaBay28 #TampaBayLocalNews #TECO #WFTS
https://www.europesays.com/videos/51941/ AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says #EnergySaving #Euronews #GlobalWarmingAndClimateChange #heatwave
Vacation Prep: Navigating the Automated Abode
Preparing your smart home for vacation? Learn how to secure devices, save energy with thermostats, and check connectivity to prevent problems while you're away.
#SmartHomeSecurity, #VacationPrep, #EnergySaving, #HomeAutomation, #DigitalSafety
https://newsletter.tf/smart-home-vacation-prep-energy-security-tips/
Many smart homes have features to help you save energy and keep your home secure while you are on vacation. This is important to check before you leave.
#SmartHomeSecurity, #VacationPrep, #EnergySaving, #HomeAutomation, #DigitalSafety
https://newsletter.tf/smart-home-vacation-prep-energy-security-tips/
Home Devices Sip Power When 'Off', Experts Reveal
Many home devices use electricity even when off. Find out which ones and how to save money on your bills.
#VampireEnergy, #SaveElectricity, #HomeCosts, #EnergySaving, #SmartHome
Your home devices use power even when they are off. Some use more than 3 watts, which adds up on your electricity bill.
#VampireEnergy, #SaveElectricity, #HomeCosts, #EnergySaving, #SmartHome
https://newsletter.tf/home-devices-use-power-when-off-cost/
Leaders Pare Down Motorcades Amid Government's Fuel Conservation Push
Prime Minister Modi and other leaders are reducing car convoys to save fuel amid a government push for conservation. Find out how this affects travel.
#FuelConservation, #IndiaLeaders, #SaveFuel, #ModiGovernment, #EnergySaving
https://newsletter.tf/indian-leaders-cut-car-convoys-to-save-fuel/
Top Indian leaders, including the Prime Minister, are cutting their official car convoys by more than half. This is a significant change to save fuel.
#FuelConservation, #IndiaLeaders, #SaveFuel, #ModiGovernment, #EnergySaving
https://newsletter.tf/indian-leaders-cut-car-convoys-to-save-fuel/
Tapping into vast freshwater aquifers beneath the Atlantic seabed: game-changer or disaster? Staggering volumes of low-salinity groundwater, but at what cost to oceans and energy budgets? What's the real trade-off? #CleanWater #EnergySaving #Renewable
https://www.alojapan.com/1482135/tokyo-govt-allows-shorts-at-work-to-beat-heat-cut-energy-use/ Tokyo Gov’t Allows Shorts at Work to Beat Heat, Cut Energy Use #CoolBiz #EnergyCost #EnergyCosts #EnergySaving #environment #ExtremeHeat #JapanSummer #news #summer #SummerHeat #Tokyo #TokyoMetropolitanGovernment #TokyoNews #YurikoKoike #東京 #東京都 With another scorching summer on the horizon, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced at an April press conference that the Cool Biz campaign would be “further expanded.” Koike spearheaded the ini
Tokyo Gov’t Allows Shorts at Work to Beat Heat, Cut Energy Use https://www.byteseu.com/1988510/ #CoolBiz #Energy #EnergyCost #EnergyCosts #EnergySaving #environment #ExtremeHeat #JapanSummer #Summer #SummerHeat #Tokyo #TokyoMetropolitanGovernment #YurikoKoike
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) — Operating Principle
A recuperator (heat recovery unit) transfers heat from exhaust air to incoming fresh air without mixing the two streams.
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How It Works
Two airflows:
Exhaust air (warm, from indoors)
Supply air (cold, from outside)
They pass through a heat exchanger:
separated by plates or channels
no direct mixing
heat transfers through the material (conduction)
Result: → supply air is preheated
→ exhaust air is cooled
→ overall heat loss is reduced
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Types of Recuperators
1. Plate Heat Exchanger
aluminum or plastic plates
efficiency: ~60–90%
no moving parts
2. Rotary (Wheel) Heat Exchanger
rotating drum
transfers heat and some moisture
efficiency: up to ~85–90%
3. Counterflow Heat Exchanger
air streams move in opposite directions
highest efficiency: up to ~95%
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What Is Transferred
heat (primary)
sometimes moisture (in enthalpy units)
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Efficiency Example
outside: 0°C
indoor: +22°C
after recovery: ~16–20°C
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Advantages
reduced heating energy demand
continuous ventilation without major heat loss
improved indoor air quality
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Limitations
frost formation in winter (needs bypass or preheater)
filter maintenance required
upfront cost
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Core Idea
A recuperator doesn’t generate heat — it recovers and reuses it.
#HVAC #HeatRecovery #HRV #ERV #EnergyEfficiency #Ventilation #IndoorAirQuality #AirExchange #HeatExchanger #SustainableLiving #GreenBuilding #EnergySaving #HomeComfort #SmartHome #BuildingEngineering #ClimateControl #EcoTech #Airflow #FreshAir #LowEnergy #PassiveHouse #NetZero #HomeImprovement #Engineering #CleanAir
Power cuts disrupting your routine? Discover 7 affordable hacks to stay prepared https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/load-shedding-survival-guide-simple-hacks-power-cuts-i0qtmskt?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LoadShedding #PowerCuts #LifestyleHacks #EnergySaving #StayPrepared
https://www.europesays.com/ch/54817/ Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid Iran war #Article #BeatClimateAdaptation #BeatClimateSolutions #BeatEmissionsReduction #EnergySaving #Environment #GlobalWarming #Multi #ProductionTypeOriginal #RenewableEnergy #Switzerland
AC isn’t the only culprit: What’s really increasing your summer electricity bill https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/home-and-decor/hidden-appliances-summer-electricity-bill-ac-fridge-fan-energy-usage-tips-fsffdevr?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ElectricityBill #SummerHeat #EnergySaving #HomeAppliances #ACTips
Dual-layer solar panels boost efficiency by up to 30%. Panasonic's self-cleaning nanocoating and bifacial panels increase output by up to 20% in snowy regions. It's a logistical win for cloudy days and northern climates. Which innovation will have the most impact? #SolarEnergy #EnergySaving #GreenTechnology
We're releasing 17,000 tons of CO2 hourly. Harnessing #RenewableEnergy like solar and wind power can reduce emissions. How can we make a greener transition in daily life? #EnergySaving #EcoFriendly #GreenTechnology
Brussels warns of long-term energy crisis and calls for energy-saving measures
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 15:05 The war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have…
#Belgium #BE #Europe #Europa #EU #And #België #belgien #Belgique #belgium #believes #Brussels #calls #crisis #Energy #energysaving #for #long #measures #Nachrichten #Nieuws #Nouvelles #will
https://www.europesays.com/2888459/
https://www.europesays.com/2888459/ Brussels warns of long-term energy crisis and calls for energy-saving measures #And #België #belgien #Belgique #belgium #believes #Brussels #calls #crisis #Energy #energysaving #for #long #measures #Nachrichten #Nieuws #Nouvelles #will
https://www.europesays.com/africa/?p=161229 Egypt begins energy-saving measures amid surging oil prices #AnadoluAgency #Egypt #EnergySaving #OilPrice
https://www.europesays.com/africa/160863/ Egypt imposes energy curbs as oil prices surge globally #economy #Egypt #energy #EnergySaving #oil #OilPrice #prices
Panels over 500Wp now generate up to 20% more energy, cutting bills. Space-saving, faster payback. It's a massive logistical boost. How will this impact adoption rates? #SolarEnergy #EnergySaving #EcoTech #Renewable
Earth Tube Systems can slash energy costs by up to 50% by harnessing the ground's stable temperature. It's a practical way to reduce HVAC reliance, saving money and lowering your carbon footprint. How can we scale this tech for widespread adoption? #EnergySaving #GreenBuilding #EcoFriendly
https://www.europesays.com/ch/34899/ Night Train to Denmark: Journey from Zurich #BeatClimateAdaptation #BeatClimateSolutions #EnergySaving #EnvironmentalPolitics #GlobalWarming #ProductionTypeAdaptation #TypeVideo #VerticalVideo9x16 #Video #Zürich
https://www.europesays.com/dk/43437/ Night Train to Denmark: Journey from Zurich #BeatClimateAdaptation #BeatClimateSolutions #Danmark #Denmark #EnergySaving #EnvironmentalPolitics #GLOBALWARMING #ProductionTypeAdaptation #TypeVideo #VerticalVideo9x16 #Video
Short video explainers can make #EnergySaving communication more accessible, practical, and engaging. They show by example how simple actions can make a difference. Here is a great #SaveEnergyTogether example from ADENE in Portugal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUHMZEXZD2w&list=PLia4Nnz9vqozUaXbYQnTILsKmWPX-4IVt
It's that time of the year. I'm once again harassing the management of "my" buildings to introduce some #EnergySaving decisions. Wish me luck.
One useful trick: Asunto-osakeyhtiölaki, luku 6, 6 §.
https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2009/1599#part_3__chp_6__sec_6
Practical tool: FMI heating degree days.
https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/heating-degree-days?7r87D3pXt5h3S3AkDpM0uF_q=y%253D2025
(Housing associations here are limited companies so I go in order to: the general manager/isännöitsijä; the board of directors/hallitus; the general meeting of shareholders/yhtiökokous.)
Pensioners Offered Energy-Saving Appliances Through Council Schemes
Some UK pensioners and low-income families can get free energy-saving kitchen tools like air fryers. Find out if you can get one.
#EnergySaving, #Pensioners, #CostOfLiving, #UKNews, #HouseholdSupport
https://newsletter.tf/free-kitchen-tools-pensioners-energy-saving/
Some people in the UK can get free energy-saving kitchen appliances, like air fryers, from their local council. These tools can help lower your electricity bills. Check with your council to see if you can get one.
#EnergySaving, #Pensioners, #CostOfLiving, #UKNews, #HouseholdSupport
https://newsletter.tf/free-kitchen-tools-pensioners-energy-saving/
A wave and delayed #ff for @GreenChristian who have just joined the fediverse. Website has been going since 2011 and over 1400 blog posts, zooms and articles on a range of topics including #nature #rewilding #food #biodiversity #EcoChurch #EthicalFinance #EnergySaving #Passivhaus #EcoAnxiety #ClimateCrisis #Adaptation as well as resources like prayers and sermons with a green theme https://greenchristian.org.uk/ #faith #christianity
To which temperature do you heat your (living) room*?
#heating #temperature #comfort #livingroom #energy #saving #oil #coal #energysaving #degree #Fahrenheit #poll #Umfrage #winter #winter2026 #boost #boostswelcome #roomtemperature #cozy #warm #freezing
Build a Folding Clothes Drying Rack
To which temperature do you heat your (living) room*?
#heating #temperature #comfort #livingroom #energy #saving #oil #coal #energysaving #Fahrenheit
Samsung climatisation
https://www.climshop.com/168-climatisation-samsung
#airconditioning #airconditioner #ac #hvac #hvacsystem #hvaclife #hvacinstall #hvacmaintenance #hvacrepair #cooling #climatecontrol #coolingtechnology #energyefficiency #energysaving #inverter #smartac #smartclimate #smarthome #homecomfort #indoorcomfort #temperaturecontrol #coolingsystem #heatandcool #airquality #cleanair #ventilation #summercooling #ecofriendly #greenenergy #lowenergy #sustainableliving #commercialhvac #residentialhvac
Upcycle your worn out denims into a draught excluder
https://www.pillarboxblue.com/denim-diy-draught-excluder/
#SolarPunkSunday #Crafts #UpCycling #ReUse #Textiles #DIY #EnergySaving #DraughtExcluders
Which Magazine on Draught Excluders:
"Our test to find the best draught excluder for a front door revealed that a simple and free DIY solution outperformed the rest."
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/this-best-draught-excluder-for-your-front-door-wont-cost-you-a-penny-aSL4J6x7HEpf
Did you know that turning off your lights when you leave a room can save energy and reduce your carbon footprint? It's such a small action but can make a big difference. What's one small change you've made to be more eco-friendly? 💡🌍 #EnergySaving #EcoFriendly #SmallChanges
@Amgine Indeed. In our case we noticed that our space is often at 24 °C during winter, so the first step is simply to reduce the heating. That requires some work on the heat distribution: installing thermostats is easy, rebalancing the pressure a bit less so.
Sleep mode and Hibernate mode are both power-saving options in Windows, but they work differently. Sleep stores your session in RAM and uses a little power for quick resume. Hibernate saves data to the hard drive, uses no power. https://windows101tricks.com/hibernate-vs-sleep-mode/
#SleepMode #Hibernatemode #Tech #technology #powersaving #Energysaving #Laptop #computer
Phil and I chat with Chris, the 'Reluctant Home Assistant Guy' - about his refreshing, no-BS smart home journey: starting with Hue lights, struggling with bridges & MyQ, and finally hitting real energy savings with @homeassistant.
Give it a listen! 🔌🏡
🎥 https://youtu.be/ZqmVNNI9J2U
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #EnergySaving
💡 Linux kernel i oszczędzanie energii
Rafał Wysocki przedstawi podsystemy jądra Linuksa odpowiedzialne za ograniczanie zużycia energii, pokaże dostępne interfejsy do ich kontroli oraz omówi możliwe kierunki rozwoju w przyszłości.
📍 Hotel przy Młynie, Rybnik
📅 24–26 października 2025
🔗 Zapisy: https://jesien.org/2025/zapisy
Cut your energy bills by a third? No, these ‘energy-saving plugs’ will cause nothing but hassle https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/oct/05/cut-your-energy-bills-by-a-third-no-these-energy-saving-plugs-will-cause-nothing-but-hassle 💡 #Scam #SocialMedia #EnergySaving #EnergyBills #EnergyEfficiency