Author: Connected World

Sustainability is paramount in homes these days, as many homeowners want homes that are energy efficient and net zero. Energy-saving shades can help enable an off-grid, self-sufficient, resilient, and carbon-neutral home. As an example, VISION House at Mariposa Meadows has battery-powered, automated roller shades to highlight the role of motorized shades in generating energy savings and overall sustainability. The technology from PowerShades can be programmed to reduce energy costs to take advantage of the sun during colder days and keep rooms cool during the heat of the summer in residential, commercial, and hospitality applications. Here is how this can help…

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With the price of gas fluctuating dramatically in the past 12 months and the climate crisis inching toward a tipping point no one wants it to reach, the EV (electric vehicle) market has reached an important moment in time. It’s also on the verge of some huge growth. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global EV market will grow from 8,151 thousand units in 2022 to 39,208 thousand units by 2030, representing a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 21.7%. J.D. Power says EV sales in the U.S. rose by two-thirds in 2022, and research from McKinsey suggests EVs will gain a…

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Manufacturing companies are creating sustainable facilities that cut greenhouse gas emissions with the use of technologies. While this is happening across many sectors, one recent example comes from the food industry. Frito-Lay North America announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility’s transformation into a showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies including site-wide alternative fuel vehicles, energy storage equipment, and employee electric vehicle charging stations. Started in 2019, the project—which is 500,000-sq.ft., sitting on 80 acres and employing more than 1,100 associates—demonstrates the sustainability benefits of zero-emission and near zero-emission technologies. These updates include the replacement of…

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