Picture New England in the 1800s: teams of workers carefully cutting massive 500-pound blocks of ice from frozen lakes, hauling them across difficult terrain using horse-drawn sleds and primitive tools. This was the reality of the ice trade that once thrived in Vermont and throughout New England. In those days, refrigeration was a luxury few could afford.
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Refrigerant Evolution: From Ice Blocks to Climate-Conscious Cooling
Topics: Energy Efficiency HVAC #decarbonization Carbon Neutral Net Zero refrigerants
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Striving for Net Zero: Part II
Over the last few years, climate action has become a central focus for governments, and the business case for doing something about climate change has become clearer than ever before. With this shift, “Net Zero by 2050” is a term that seems to get thrown around by organizations, businesses, and municipalities alike. But what does it mean, and how do we get there? We continue our endeavor to answer this question in the second part of this two-part blog.
Topics: Energy Efficiency Heat Pumps #decarbonization #renewables Building Envelope Building Enclosure Carbon Reduction NZE Net Zero
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Striving for Net Zero: Part I
Over the last few years, climate action has become a central focus for governments, and the business case for doing something about climate change has become clearer than ever before. With this shift, “Net Zero by 2050” is a term that seems to get thrown around by organizations, businesses, and municipalities alike. But what does it mean, and how do we get there?
