Achieving energy conservation via augmented voluntary behaviour change

Incorporating intelligent product design and the internet of everything

Vincent Ashikordi, BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering; MSc Energy and Resources Management

Energy conservation is an important concern

Energy conservation is and has always been an important concern for every country. Talking about the United States, it has been the world leader. If America goes completely energy independent, the entire world will succeed in attaining the same. But, what exactly is energy…

helv.besy #7 heater

In this tropical island, heater is only used to boil water for a warm shower. As such, we may not need large amount of energy just to run the heater. To become more green, how can we modify current electric and gas heaters at homes?

Codes are Key to an Energy-Efficient Future

Get excited. The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is here.

No, seriously. While codes are off of the radar for most people, they are key to our energy future. And even though the spotlight often shines…

“We use energy to heat and light our homes; power our machinery; fuel our vehicles; produce plastics, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic fibers; and provide the comforts and conveniences to which we have grown accustomed in the industrial age. Societal complexity, affluence, and the gap between poor and rich peoples are all related to energy.” …