Spanish scientists have developed a new eco-friendly air-conditioning system. The researchers are relying on solar energy for cooling their devices. They claim that their technology does not harm ...

Energy Star estimates that 20% to 30% of the air that moves through residential ductwork is lost through “leaks, holes, and poorly connected ducts,” accounting for a major loss of energy.

I N A WARMING world it helps to stay cool. But doing so also threatens the planet.Most air conditioners use refrigerant gases called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).Though these do not deplete Earth’s ...

Frigid seawater pumped in from the ocean’s depths will soon help cool more than half of the buildings in Honolulu’s downtown. Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC, which is undertaking the ...

After they realized the air conditioning system was broken when switching from heating to cooling about six weeks ago, management set up fans around the building and cooling stations on each floor.