Because darker colors require heavier air conditioner usage, naturally.
Ambi Labs is first targeting nine markets in Asia Japan, Korea, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesiaandand Hong Kong) because of "their high propensity to adopt new technology, and a high penetration rate of smartphone ownership and air conditioner usage," says Choi.
In each of the interview sessions in Adelaide, the high cost of power was mentioned as a major barrier to air conditioner usage.
Adelaide has the third highest household electricity costs in the world behind Denmark and Germany [ 38], reportedly as a result of the high power demand caused by air conditioner usage during hot weather [ 39].
Occupant behaviour is one of the key drivers of energy consumption, and in particular peak energy consumption, which is largely the result of air-conditioner usage.
"It's not uncommon in situations where the electric service is included in the monthly rent for the lease to contain a provision allowing for a surcharge for air-conditioner usage," Mr. Abramson said.
Fuel savings of about $16 to $20 a year from reduced air-conditioner usage, respectively, would recoup the added costs of the glass over a five- to 12-year period, according to the board.
However, this study did not collect information on air-conditioner usage and availability, which also may be a source of variability in heat-related physiologic responses (Curriero et al. 2002; O'Neill et al. 2005; Ostro et al. 2010).
OO California's Energy Efficiency Model Can Help Meet the President's Climate Goals - CA has kept its energy usage stable, despite growing use of air conditioners, because it invests in energy efficiency.
Before long, the meters in our homes will be able to measure electricity usage down to the level of individual air conditioners, plug-in cars and microwave ovens.
