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Study: Microwave Ovens Need Added Safety Controls
Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks, according to a study published today by University of Chicago Medical Center researchers in the October 2008 issue of the Journal Pediatrics.Read more... |
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Aging Baby Boomers Are Topic of CES Summit
To showcase the demand for advanced technologies for the boomer market, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® has planned its first annual Silvers Summit Exhibition and Conference to be held at the 2009 International CES®.
"Senior consumers are a booming market segment looking for the latest technologies and innovations that add value to their lives," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. "We are thrilled to welcome the Silvers Summit to the 2009 International CES, and look forward to the dynamic conference sessions and exhibits focused on this important consumer group." Read more...
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Changes Proposed for ASHRAE Standards, Guidelines
ASHRAE is currently accepting public input on more than 35 proposed addenda to standards as well as a proposal to withdraw Standard 52.1.
Addendum to various standards, including 15 (refrigerate safety), 34 (classification of refrigerants), 55 (thermal comfort), 90.1 (energy efficiency), 62.1 (ventilation), 62.2 (residential ventilation), and 135 (BACnet) are open for review, as are seven standards and one guideline. Compete information can be found at www.ashrae.org/publicreviews. Read more... |
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Partnerships Seeks to Help Consumers Manage Energy Usage
GE Consumer & Industrial will collaborate with Louisville Gas and Electric Company to help consumers manage their utility bills by enabling them to avoid peak hour energy usage. The program provides the next step in home energy savings for consumers while helping utility companies better manage the demand for energy during peak energy usage times.
''Now that ENERGY STAR® appliances are recognized by 75% of American consumers, the next step is to reshape when energy is being used,'' said Kevin Nolan, Vice President Technology for GE Consumer & Industrial. ''Peak hour energy demand is growing faster than total energy demand. It is imperative that we begin to shift some of the energy load from peak hours to other parts of the day - - helping to avoid the need to build new power plants to meet the demand,'' he explained. Read more... |
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J.D. Power Names Leaders in Customer Satisfaction
Bosch, Kenmore Elite, LG, Samsung and Whirlpool Gold rank highest in satisfying customers with major kitchen appliances in their respective segments, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Kitchen Appliances Study.
The study measures customer satisfaction in five segments of kitchen appliances: dishwashers; free-standing ranges; built-in cooktops and wall ovens; freezer-on-top style refrigerators; and side-by-side and French door style refrigerators. Read more... |
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Incentives Offered to Install Geothermal HVAC Systems
Home and commercial building owners who install geothermal heating and cooling systems are now eligible for federal tax incentives under the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, passed by Congress Oct. 3 as part of the economic recovery package.
The Energy Improvement and Extension Act offers a one-time tax credit of 30 percent of the total investment for residential ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pump installations, with a maximum credit of $2,000 for a single residence. The legislation also provides a credit of 10 percent of the total investment, with no maximum credit, for commercial system installations. Read more... |
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Lennox Develops Solar Powered Heat & Cooling System
Lennox Industries unveiled SunSource, the industry's first integrated solar-assisted residential heating & cooling system, at the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) 4th Technology Symposium in Long Beach, CA. The system will be available to the public in 2009.
As photovoltaic solar panels become more affordable, solar power becomes a more viable solution to reducing peak residential energy consumption, reducing energy bills and demand on a capacity-constrained energy grid. Solar power provides an alternative resource during the hours when air conditioning drives energy demand higher and peak energy relief is needed most. Using a patent-pending technology developed specifically for use in residential applications, the Lennox SunSource can help reduce peak demand, increase energy efficiency, and maintain homeowner comfort. Learn more... |
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