The modern air conditioning system cools an indoor space by using the refrigeration cycle. This refrigeration cycle works by controlling the level of energy in the system’s refrigerant: Some parts of ...

Last month, as a record heat wave roasted California, statewide energy consumption skyrocketed, forcing grid operators to issue rolling blackouts for the first time in nearly 20 years. The reason the ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. How much energy your AC uses depends a lot on ...

Andrew Sommers, professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, received $100,000 from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers for a project entitled ...