Close

Not a member yet? Register now and get started.

lock and key

Sign in to your account.

Account Login

Forgot your password?

Slide

Welcome to Smartcool's Energy Efficiency Blog.

A unique, reliable source of news and ideas in the world of energy efficiency for buildings.

Featured
Why South Africa Needs Greater Energy Efficiency

Why South Africa Needs Greater Energy Efficiency Last week, Smartcool announced the results of a successful pilot project with one of Africa’s largest banks.  This week, I thought I would take a longer look at the situation ...

Read more...
Inspired by Nature

Inspired by Nature Today marks the official launch of Smartcool's new blog!   Some of you may be wondering about the hummingbird on a site about energy efficiency for buildings, so let me explain.  First, ...

Read more...
12 Aug Posted by Katy in Blog, N. American News | Comments

It’s Common Sense, Stupid!

Energy efficiency has been framed as a moral issue, a security issue, an economic issue, and an environmental issue. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it is much, much more simplistic than any of these weighty categories.

Read more...

11 Aug Posted by Katy in Blog, Euro News | Comments

New British Exhibitionism

The latest feather in the Brits' cap is a giant leap in energy accountability. The UK government has already announced it will be cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over the next year. That's pretty good. What is even better, is that they are lifting the veil to let the public watch them do it.

Read more...