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Cool Shit

Cool Shit from the innovative world of clean energy
22
Sep
The only way to reverse climate change

The only way to reverse climate change

Introducing Ovi, the first-of-its-kind Direct Air Capture device designed for the home and office
8 min read
17
Sep
Heat pumps = happiness?

Heat pumps = happiness?

Is it any coincidence that some of the happiest countries in the world boast the highest rates of heat pump adoption? Plus, how air-to-water pumps can act like batteries, heat pump adoption rates in America, and advice for first-time heat pump buyers.
7 min read
10
Sep
Quiz: What kind of heat pump are YOU?

Quiz: What kind of heat pump are YOU?

There are many varieties of heat pump in the world, and knowing which one you are can be very tricky indeed. Thankfully, this foolproof quiz answers that age-old question: what kind of heat pump am I?
8 min read
03
Sep
The Presto Chango Hot 'n' Cold Machine

The Presto Chango Hot 'n' Cold Machine

What if I told you there was a way to heat and cool your home with a single appliance that's up to 550% more efficient than your gas boiler or furnace... and it could save you up to $500 a year on your utility bill?
9 min read
02
Jul
How batteries got dirt cheap

How batteries got dirt cheap

Since the first commercial Lithium Ion battery was made for Sony's handheld camcorder in 1991, the production cost of LI batteries has plummeted more than 99%. How'd that happen? And why are batteries still expensive in the U.S.?
7 min read
25
Jun
Batteries will save the world

Batteries will save the world

Batteries are the fastest growing clean energy technology today, cheaper and more energy-dense than anyone ever thought possible. But why are they so important? And what will our battery-powered clean energy future look like?
9 min read
21
May
Geothermal gone wild

Geothermal gone wild

This week: four more advanced geothermal energy companies vying to save the world from within. Plus, answers to all your questions!
9 min read
14
May
Enhanced geothermal: deeper, faster, more... sideways?

Enhanced geothermal: deeper, faster, more... sideways?

Imagine, if you will, a seven-layer dip.
11 min read
07
May
Geothermal energy: the heat beneath our feet

Geothermal energy: the heat beneath our feet

There's enough naturally occurring heat deep within the Earth to power our planet many times over. This is the story of how it got there and how we're gonna get to it.
9 min read
13
Mar
A chef holding a magnet in one hand and a battery in the other; their energies are combining in a frying pan on an induction cooktop.

Induction stoves with built-in batteries: how to boil water in 40 seconds

Boil a liter of water for pasta or tea in less than a minute. Preheat your oven 4x faster. Bake, fry, and broil at precise, consistent temperatures. This is the power of induction ovens with built-in batteries.
20 min read