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2. Passive house - Wikipedia

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   The "passive house" standards in Europe set a space heating and cooling energy demand of 15 kWh/m 2 (4,750 BTU/sq ft) per year, and 10 W/m 2 (3.2 Btu/h/sq ft) peak demand. In addition, the total energy to be used in the building operations including heating, cooling, lighting, equipment, hot water, plug loads, etc. is limited to 120 kWh/m 2 ...

3. Solar thermal energy - Wikipedia

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   The most popular solar heating technology for heating buildings is the building integrated transpired solar air collection system which connects to the building's HVAC equipment. According to Solar Energy Industries Association over 500,000 m 2 (5,000,000 square feet) of these panels are in operation in North America as of 2015.

4. Infrared heater - Wikipedia

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   An infrared heater or heat lamp is a heating appliance containing a high-temperature emitter that transfers energy to a cooler object through electromagnetic radiation. Depending on the temperature of the emitter, the wavelength of the peak of the infrared radiation ranges from 750 nm to 1 mm. No contact or medium between the emitter and cool ...

5. Solar thermal collector - Wikipedia

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   A solar thermal collector collects heat by absorbing sunlight. The term "solar collector" commonly refers to a device for solar hot water heating, but may refer to large power generating installations such as solar parabolic troughs and solar towers or non- water heating devices such as solar cookers or solar air heaters. [1]

6. Solar updraft tower - Wikipedia

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   The solar updraft tower ( SUT) is a design concept for a renewable-energy power plant for generating electricity from low temperature solar heat. Sunshine heats the air beneath a very wide greenhouse-like roofed collector structure surrounding the central base of a very tall chimney tower. The resulting convection causes a hot air updraft in ...

7. Space Heater Safety Tips (So Your House Doesn't Go Up ... - AOL

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   Space heaters can save money and certainly increase the cozy factor at home, but should be used with caution. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when using a space heater in your house.