This type of thermal energy storage, also known as ice batteries, is being added to buildings in the U.S. for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions.

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Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...

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Four panels of Tesla batteries used to store photovoltaic energy to power a split air-conditioning system sit below external condensing units of the cooling system at Nanakuli High and Intermediate ...

Window AC units have their perks. They're small and easy to install, relatively cheap so far as air conditioners go, and they don't use that much power. These pros make them the perfect package for ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — The I-Team first reported on the Syracuse City School District buying more than 600 portable air conditioning units for classrooms back in June. For the first time, CNY Central ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

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Summer weather is getting unbearable in many parts of the U.S., with record-high temperatures all over the country. To beat the heat, investing in an air conditioner is a must. We’ve lined up some top ...