Let’s Relax and Make Our Home More Sustainable!

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:38:51 +0000

Our homes are becoming the biggest electricity consumers globally when we desperately need to reduce emissions. Homes consume more energy than we think. Energy consumption at home is expected to increase by 65% by 2050.   It’s becoming more apparent that the need and desire for…

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Get your starring role in the energy transition: simpler than you think with home EV charging

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:43:13 +0000

Driving an electric car, even one running on electricity derived from fossil fuels, is better for the environment than cars with internal combustion engines (ICE). The Wall Street Journal demonstrated that, from cradle to grave, the production and operation of electric cars emits less CO2…

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Taking the Power Back: The Rise of the Home Energy Prosumer

Credit to Author: Nadège Petit| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 12:59:10 +0000

In Europe last year, energy costs for households nearly doubled compared with 2021. In the U.S., electricity prices were up 14.3%, twice the already historic rate of overall inflation. With prices like these, it’s no wonder more and more consumers are transforming their houses into…

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Imagination Made Possible: From Fishing Nets to Light Switches

Credit to Author: Johanne Guigue| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 08:58:41 +0000

Are you interested in pursuing a more sustainable living at home? Do you know energy consumption is the one which impacts the most the carbon emissions emitted by our houses and apartments? But how can you make an impact? What are the major levers to…

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What’s a Growing Opportunity for Electricians? The Market for Spa Pack Installations in New Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Is Hot!

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 17:05:00 +0000

Spring is when homeowners turn their attention — and budget — to outdoor improvements and home renovations. Recently, Statistics Canada reported that the number of permits for residential swimming pools issued in 2021 increased by a whopping 293% year over year. There’s greater interest in…

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Green Premium: the fundamental step towards product sustainability

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:26:05 +0000

Sustainability is more than just planting trees or switching the lights off. To achieve net zero, we must create change across the board; all individuals and organizations have their part to play. Schneider Electric listens to customers, partners, and end-users about the need to set…

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A New Pathway to Decarbonize India

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:50:46 +0000

The history of our energy system reveals powerful mechanics. Energy transitions are influenced not only by changes in energy supply but also by changes in demand. New energy sources will not drive change independently but by what we do with them. Energy transitions overlap and…

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Designing Sustainable Homes for the Future

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:21:27 +0000

Across the globe, the cost of energy is seeing an unprecedented increase. Statistics worldwide show that working from home and hybrid working are pushing energy usage up and producing higher energy bills. In the U.S., there has been a 40% price hike in fuel oil…

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