Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather
Electrifying cars and trucks can cut greenhouse gas emissions, but in cold regions the climate benefits hinge on what powers the grid.
Jan 14, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Page 4: Research news on Low-carbon heating systems
Low-carbon heating systems encompass technologies and strategies that provide space and water heating with greatly reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-fuel-based systems. Core approaches include electrification via heat pumps, utilization of shallow and deep geothermal resources, mine-water and waste-heat district heating, and integration with thermal energy storage such as borehole fields, energy piles, and compact phase-change batteries. The domain also addresses building envelope optimization, smart control for grid flexibility, techno-economic assessment, and policy and behavioral factors influencing large-scale heating transitions.
Engineering
NYC apartment residents report greater comfort after switching to heat pumps
Initially, the residents of a five-story New York City apartment building feared the conversion from their oil-based heating system to electric heat pumps would mean less warmth in the winter.
Jan 12, 2026
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Engineering
Heat pumps will soon be able to store and distribute heat as needed
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when electricity is cheap and releases heat when needed.
Jan 9, 2026
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Business
Energy system optimization model developed for pathways to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Southeast Asia
Could Southeast Asia become carbon neutral by 2050, even as energy demand increases? The region is growing quickly and still relies heavily on fossil fuels.
Jan 6, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Cracking the 'long tail' problem: New research targets hidden solar panel issue
New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels degrade much more rapidly than expected. About a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Business
Location, location, location: Model IDs best spots for offshore energy projects
Researchers have developed a computational model that identifies the best combination of location and energy technologies to maximize offshore energy production, reducing the financial risk associated with investing in offshore ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
The hidden carbon footprint of wearable health care
University of Chicago and Cornell University researchers analyzed wearable health care electronics and reported carbon impacts of 1.1–6.1 kg CO2-equivalent per device. With global device consumption projected to rise 42-fold ...
Engineering
I grew up in the world's coldest city without central heating. Here's what the world can learn from us
On winter mornings in Harbin, where the air outside could freeze your eyelashes, I would wake up on a bed of warm earth.
Dec 30, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Can 'miracle' heaters really warm your home for pennies? The physics says no
The internet is awash with adverts for various portable heaters, with claims that they will heat your house for pennies. Some are marketed as the "Tesla of the heating industry" (despite being nothing to do with Elon Musk's ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
How abandoned land can power a fair energy transition
Across the UK, millions of households are struggling to afford to heat their homes. Energy poverty has risen sharply since 2021, with around 6 million households unable to keep warm without cutting back on essentials.
Dec 16, 2025
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