Posts Tagged ‘eco friendly’

Toyota’s New Solar Air Conditioned Prius

Friday, March 26th, 2010, by Richard Salmon

Fans of green technology and cool air are in for a surprise when they look inside Toyota’s new 2010 Prius. The new hybrid car comes equipped with a full solar power panel for its air conditioning and in-car entertainment system. In a move towards total green energy, Toyota have stripped away the standard power-hungry air conditioner and replaced it with one that’s closer to a solar cooling system than the gas-sucking system most people know.

It’s said that in most cars, just 15% of used gasoline makes it to the wheels. This alarming statistic is, in most cases, quite true. Air conditioning services, entertainment systems, engine control computers and lights each require a large amount of energy, most of which is generated through burning gasoline. 2010 Toyota Prius by alex4981.

Toyota certainly aren’t the first company to embrace solar air conditioning, although they are the first auto manufacturer to use the technology. A number of office buildings have made use of solar energy for their cool air systems, including the American Apparel factory and management building in Los Angeles.

‘Green conscience’ affects thousands of consumers annually, a spending trend backed up by strong sales of hybrid cars and power-saving equipment. Home air conditioners have been optimized to the point of impressive energy efficiency, however many automobile systems still lag behind in energy usage. While Toyota’s solution certainly doesn’t cut down on all energy usage, it’s a clear step in the right direction.

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Eco air con is the future

Thursday, March 11th, 2010, by Simon Jones

With the serious problems affecting our environment today, many people are wondering how they can control the temperature of their indoor environments without continuing to deplete the natural environment.

Now that ‘green’ building has become so popular, the heating and cooling industry has begun to offer an array of widely available, environmentally friendly air conditioners for both residential and commercial use. By replacing the old-fashioned cooling systems of yesterday with the innovative air conditioning and air cleaning systems of today, we can substantially reduce the amount of damage done by our desire for indoor climate control.  

Many well known and respected heating and cooling companies offer high-efficiency air conditioning models for the public consumer. Choose a manufacturer that you trust and check out the range of SEER ratings on their available air conditioning units.

While a highly efficient air conditioner may mean more cost up front, a consumer will save even more in the long term with reduced monthly energy costs. In addition to air conditioners with a high SEER rating that are still powered by the local electric company, there are other alternatives, such as solar powered air conditioners and even newer technologies are still in the works and being developed and tested everyday using a wide array of environmentally friendly, natural and non toxic materials.

Another way to keep the immediate environment friendly is through the use of air cleaners and purifiers, which remove toxic gases, allergens and harmful molds and bacteria from the air by implementing powerful filters and air exchange systems to reduce negative effects on the body and the surrounding physical environment.

For more info, get in touch with our friendly team at Airconco today who are specialists in air conditioning servicing and air conditioning maintenance.

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3 Low-Cost Green Air Conditioning Ideas

Monday, March 8th, 2010, by Simon Jones

To some, air conditioners are known as power-guzzling equipment. Only ever used as a last resort, the devices sit idle for almost the entire year, acting more as a decorative piece than as a useful home appliance.

The air conditioning assumption is true, to a point. Early air conditioners were power-guzzlers, and in many respects some modern models still are. Low-cost air conditioning service equipment and ageing air equipment in apartment buildings can really push a power bill to the extremes, especially when used in effectively.

These three low-cost green solutions help you cut down on costs and protect the planet at the same time. No longer does cooling your bedroom have to heat the planet and bloat your power bill.

1. Use solar-powered air conditioning Solar panels by Powerhouse Museum.

For some office buildings, it’s already a reality. Solar air conditioning is currently in the works as a mass-marketed system, but some innovative homeowners have experienced it already. If you can’t wait until it hits the market, consider building your own solar power system.

2. Build your own air conditioner

While it’s unlikely that a home-made air conditioner will be particularly slick and polished, it can be a great way to save money. With some cold water, a fan, and some tubing, you can turn cooling the home into an environmentally friendly DIY project.

3. Always use the timer setting

Every minute that your air conditioner is left on is another wasted cent, mini-watt, or carbon micro-unit. When you’re outside the room, turn the cool air off. When you’re sleeping, switch it onto the timer setting. When you want to come home from work to cool air, configure your air conditioner to switch on five minutes before you arrive.

For more information on air conditioning servicing and air conditioning maintenance contact Airconco.

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