Women Fuelling the Future of Science Look around! Apollo 11, the smallpox vaccine, the first direct evidence of dark matter in space. These are just a few of the outstanding scientific breakthroughs made possible by women working hard behind the scenes. In this episode we look at how women have helped make science, and our world, what it is today. Do you want to be an arctic explorer, a fossil hunter or a green energy guru? Then stay tuned! Keywords: Energy Energy efficiency Read more
Making your home more energy-efficient (Ask NRCan) We received a lot of feedback from listeners who are interested in energy efficiency and curious about what they can do to make their existing home more energy-efficient. We decided to bring back Chris McLellan from the Office of Energy Efficiency to discuss getting better performance and comfort out of your home. Keywords: Energy Energy efficiency Read more
Adapting heat pumps to our Canadian climate NRCan scientists are rethinking traditional methods of heating and cooling, to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in homes. Keywords: Energy efficiency Read more
Can windows produce electricity? (Byte-sized science) Scientist Véronique Delisle explains her research on building integrated photovoltaics, which involves incorporating photovoltaic materials into building components such as windows and shingles to produce electricity from solar energy. Keywords: Energy efficiency Read more
New Pilot Energy Recovery Coke Oven for Canadian Industry How CanmetENERGY’s Energy Recovery Coke Oven is helping industry produce steel more efficiently with fewer emissions. Keywords: Energy efficiency Mining Read more
Energy efficiency in industrial facilities By improving heat management, industry can become more competitive, save money, and create jobs for Canadians. Keywords: Energy efficiency Read more
New Energy Efficient Way to Heat and Cool Buildings Researchers with Natural Resources Canada analyzed the effectiveness of earth tube heat exchanger systems - a new and viable way to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool a building. Keywords: Energy Energy efficiency Read more
