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What Has The Greatest Value In The Connected Home?

energy efficient buildings, pike research

GreenTech Advocates reviews green technologies it sees are the greatest points of value from the connected home for the end users. Read more →

How Toxic Oxygen Could Be A Life Saver

hull university, water purification research

Using molecules that, in response to sunlight, produce a form of oxygen that is highly toxic, researchers think they can devise a water sterilization device. Read more →

‘The Watt?’ Aims To Raise Your Energy IQ

The Watt Energy Primer

An interactive e-book called "The Watt?" plans to use simple language, colorful charts and exciting infographics to get the public up to speed on energy issues. Read more →

Solar Cell Eye Implants: Sight For The Blind?

retina-chip

Scientists at Stanford University have come up with a system to help blind people see again using retinal implants that operate like tiny solar cells. Read more →

Habitat Homes Achieve Efficiency And Affordability

Habitat for Humanity

Midwest Energy News takes a look at how, across the country, Habitat for Humanity is demonstrating that efficiency and affordability can go together in home building. Read more →