Delivering energy wins through cooling innovation
A Singapore Building and Construction Authority research project has found that Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs) can deliver energy efficiency gains. The article gives no further detail on the technologies or the results.
Can alternative cooling technologies really cut energy use in buildings?
HVAC contractors may see interest in alternative cooling systems over time. The research is from Singapore and gives no Australian rules or figures, so there is no immediate impact.
Key takeaways
- Singapore's Building and Construction Authority ran a research project on Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs).
- The research found ACTs can deliver energy efficiency gains.
- The article gives no figures, costs or technical details on the technologies.
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