The reference was to William Stanley Jevons, a Victorian economist who observed in 1865 that more efficient steam engines did ...

In our pursuit of efficiency, we often celebrate breakthroughs that allow us to save time, reduce costs and achieve more. Efficiency is a powerful force, shaping the way businesses operate, how ...

Energy efficiency is a transformative, low-cost solution that can fast-track access to affordable and secure energy and boost economic growth. Amid soaring power demand, driven in part by air ...

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough power-conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.31% with organic solar cells (OSCs), also known as polymer solar cells. This remarkable binary OSC efficiency will help ...

Two-thirds of the world’s energy is wasted. Energy efficiency opens up immense opportunities for growth, energy security, and the environment. Energy efficiency is a key element of the World Bank ...

In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, ...

An Environmental Protection Agency plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices would end a decades-old program that gave consumers a choice to buy environmentally friendly refrigerators, dishwashers and ...

Research and development (R&D) productivity has long been a topic of concern amongst industry analysts (Drug Inf. J. 34, 1169–1194; 2000). In general, R&D productivity can be thought of as comprising ...

Solar cells that combine traditional silicon with cutting-edge perovskites could push the efficiency of solar panels to new heights. Beyond Silicon, Caelux, First Solar, Hanwha Q Cells, Oxford PV, ...

Energy efficiency minimizes the amount of energy you use, lowers your utility bills and increases your home's comfort level. Ahead of the summer season, there are several steps you can take to improve ...

Efficiency isn’t layoffs — it’s aligning people, skills, and business goals. Use AI and data to reskill, not replace, valuable employees. Continuous workforce planning boosts productivity and avoids ...

New efficiency rules, more than a decade in the making, have taken effect, relegating Edison’s glowing orbs to the history books. By Hiroko Tabuchi Hiroko Tabuchi has reported on the climate toll of ...