Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Oct. 20-27, 2022
Oct. 20 6500 block 216th Street Southwest: The general manager of a business reported that a catalytic converter was stolen from one of their vans in the past few days. Oct. 21 21900 block 64th Avenue West: A man said that he was exiting his work building to leave in his Chevy Tahoe when he noticed a […]
The role of HVAC in energy efficiency – and workplace productivity
Considering how much time many of us spend in indoor workplace environments, the comfort and quality of the air around us isn’t something we should take for granted. A good heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system not only keeps us comfortable, it also improves physical health and well-being. But with increasing energy costs, organisations […]
Strategy to improve air quality announced
The state government has released a strategy aimed at improving air quality across the state. Energy, environment and climate action minister Lily D’Ambrosio released the Clean air for all Victorians Strategy, Victoria’s first overarching plan to address air pollution, which sets out clear, sustainable and cost-effective approaches to target air pollution and improve air quality […]
Effect of resilient architecture in an ancient windmill in the Sistan region on natural ventilation enhancement
In this study, CFD analyses have revealed vortices’ performance behind deflectors and assessed how they affect indoor wind-driven ventilation. The ventilation was based on the wind current in a boundary layer near the vents, which would lead to pressure drop and vacuum in them. Impact of deflectors on ventilation In this structure, deflectors play a […]
Driving law changes: Warning of new November rules – E10 fuel and Bristol Clean Air Zone
E10 petrol E10 petrol will be rolled out across Northern Ireland from November 1, replacing E5 petrol as the new standard grade of petrol. The rollout of E10, which is petrol blended with up to 10 percent renewable ethanol, will help Northern Ireland to decarbonise transport. Its use across the UK could contribute to cutting […]
Chaffee Housing Trust Units Placed at West 3rd and M Streets in Salida – by Merrell Bergin
Tuesday, Oct. 25 was a big day for the long-awaited Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) project at West 3rd and M Streets in Salida. The site will soon provide six units of affordable housing of varying sizes, types, and price ranges with some for sale and others for rent. “Our mission focuses on providing responsible community […]
Department of Energy’s New Energy Efficiency Regulations
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE” or the “Department”) has been conducting energy efficiency rulemakings at a prolific rate since the beginning of the Biden administration. This uptick in regulatory action can be attributed not only to the initiatives of the Biden administration, but also to two 2020 lawsuits alleging that the Department failed to […]
Turns out, sleep mode in smart fans isn’t just a gimmick
I tried out the Dreo Smart Fan earlier this year. Among its many features is one called “sleep mode,” which purportedly lowers the volume of the fan without impacting performance. I didn’t think much of it; after all, how loud could a fan actually be? And then fall arrived. For those of you who aren’t […]
How Super-Hot Rocks Miles Under the Earth’s Surface Could Help Combat Climate Change – NBC Connecticut
Superhot rock geothermal energy can be generated from dry rock that’s at least 752 degrees Fahrenheit. It exists all over the earth at depths between two and 12 miles. A new report out Friday from the Clean Air Task Force, a non-profit climate organization, finds that with investment in innovation, this category of clean, baseload […]
Triplett Announces EPC600 Particle Counter & Other Supplier News
Triplett Test Equipment recently announced the Triplett Model EPC600 Environmental Particle Counter, a compact and portal tool ideal for indoor air quality testing in semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, data center, optics, aerospace, cleanroom, operating rooms, and other sensitive applications. The EPC600 can simultaneously measure six channels of particle sizes down to 0.3 microns of methane, propane, butane, […]