TED Talks
TED: What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko
Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they consume is...
Bozeman Science
Energy Reduction
The best form of energy available to the world is energy reduction. In this video Paul Andersen explains how energy conservation and energy efficiency and be used to decrease energy during peak demand. Tiered and variable pricing, as...
TED Talks
TED: How we can make energy more affordable for low-income families | DeAndrea Salvador
Every month, millions of Americans face an impossible choice: pay for energy to power their homes, or pay for basic needs like food and medicine. TED Fellow DeAndrea Salvador is working to reduce energy costs so that no one has to make...
MinuteEarth
Smartphones: A New Model for Energy Efficiency?
The way smartphones made many devices nonessential is a model for a new way to think about improving energy efficiency.
Curated Video
Living in Harmony: The Canopy House Experience
Discover how Emmanuel Coste's Canopy House merges Feng Shui principles with sustainable design to create a healthy, comfortable living environment. Learn about the innovative double-flux ventilation system, natural materials, and the...
Curated Video
Affordable Eco-Friendly Living: NaturaDôme
NaturaDôme offers cost-effective, sustainable housing by integrating recycled materials and innovative design. This eco-friendly home provides ample natural light, efficient temperature management, and a unique aesthetic, making it an...
Curated Video
Sustainable Luxury at Hotel Vivood
Explore the innovative design and ecological principles behind Hotel Vivood in Spain's Guadalest Valley. Discover how prefabricated and demountable construction techniques reduce environmental impact, offering a unique blend of luxury...
Curated Video
Creating a Sustainable Luxury Hotel in Portugal
Explore the creation of the eco-friendly Hotel Areias do Seixo in Portugal. Discover how an old farmhouse was transformed into a luxury hotel that prioritizes sustainability and uses local materials. Learn about the challenges and...
Curated Video
Grow Community: A Model Eco-Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island
Explore the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island, a sustainable neighborhood designed with innovative methods and eco-friendly materials. Discover how this project, led by Maria Preston and architect Jonathan Davis, focuses on creating a...
Curated Video
Innovative Solar-Powered Prefab Construction at Hotel Vivood
Hotel Vivood utilizes solar panels and bio-climatic principles to achieve energy autonomy and sustainability. Prefabricated construction techniques and strategic orientation enhance efficiency while preserving the natural environment....
Curated Video
Miniaturization Marvels: From LEDs to OLEDs
Discover the transformative journey of lighting technology from Thomas Edison's incandescent bulbs to today's ultra-efficient LEDs and groundbreaking OLEDs. This video explains the evolution of light sources, their impact on energy...
Curated Video
Batteries and Light Bulbs: Illuminating Our Daily Lives
Explore the transformative impact of batteries and light bulbs on modern living, tracing their origins, development, and how they have revolutionized everyday convenience. Discover the scientific principles behind these inventions, from...
Curated Video
Biomimicry: Innovations Inspired by Nature
Dive into the fascinating world of biomimicry, where modern technology meets natural evolution. Discover how animals like spiders, birds, and sharks are inspiring innovations in materials science, aviation, and more. From unbreakable...
Great Big Story
The antisocial origin of the revolving door
Discover the quirky history of the revolving door, invented to avoid social interactions and improve energy efficiency.
Curated Video
Illuminating Innovations: Harnessing Natural Light in Urban Spaces
Discover how innovative technologies are revolutionizing the way we light our homes and workplaces without relying on electricity. This documentary explores the use of light tubes, fiber optics, and even bioluminescent plants to enhance...
Curated Video
Heating System Optimizer Basics
Learn what a heating system optimizer is and what it is used for in this video on heating system optimizer basics.
Curated Video
Ductwork sizing, calculation and design for efficiency - HVAC Basics + full worked example
How to design a duct system. In this video we'll be learning how to size and design a ductwork for efficiency. Includes a full worked example as well as using CFD simulations to optimise the performance and efficiency.
Curated Video
Data Center Cooling - how are data centre cooled cold aisle containment hvacr
How are data centers cooled? find out in this video on how data centres are cooled. covering CRAC units, cold aisle containment, hot aisle containment, suspended floor. Head over to the Danfoss Data Center Hub to see the technology and...
Curated Video
Thermostatic Radiator Traps - Steam heating HVAC
Thermostatic radiator traps are used in steam heating systems. They are installed in 2 pipe steam heating systems, to prevent steam passing through and returning to the boiler. We cover the basics of a steam heating system, the boiler,...
Curated Video
The Science of Electrical Heating: Understanding How It Works
Why is electric heating used? In this video, we'll explain the benefits of electric heating and where it is used. Basic calculations, thermal imaging, electric v gas boilers, energy efficiency and much much more.
The EcoHero Show
Oh So Solar
Environmental Rap Superhero Mr. Eco transforms into a 6th grader to convince his parents and school to get solar.
The EcoHero Show
Be Bright
Environmental Rap Superhero Mr. Eco and his dance crew battle The Energy Hog while teaching energy efficiency.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ottmar Edenhofer: Managing the Global Commons 4/5
Ottmar Edenhofer, Designated Director, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) at the panel entitled "Managing the Global Commons: Growth, Inequality, and New Thinking for Sustainable Economics" at the...
The Wall Street Journal
Dissecting Corporate Pledges
Many companies are making "net-zero" pledges, while others are setting less ambitious but more clearly defined goals. Chief sustainability officers from IBM and Walmart Inc. evaluate the merits of different approaches.