Cooling smarter: reducing building electricity use
TL;DR
As summers get hotter, AC demand climbs, but researchers are pursuing a mix of strategies—blocking heat entry with smart windows and shading, reflective roofs, and passive cooling materials; improving efficiency with desiccant-based cooling, built-in storage to ease peak load, and smarter ventilation—tailored to climate and building type. No single fix fits all, but reducing peak demand can lessen the need for new power generation while keeping people cool and safe.
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