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Reducing energy demand: what are the practical limits?
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The discussions reflect a strong agreement on the feasibility of reducing energy demand by up to 73% through design changes, supported by phrases like 'practically achievable' and 'could be increased,' indicating optimism about practical solutions. The tone mixes technical reference with accessibility, such as mentioning smartphones as models for energy efficiency, which helps broaden interest and perceived impact.
Most discussions support the idea that significant energy savings are achievable through practical changes, emphasizing the 73% potential reduction highlighted in the article.
Posts show high enthusiasm about energy efficiency and demand reduction, especially with references to the practical implications and innovative ideas like smartphones as models.
While some comments delve into the broader implications and examples, many are brief mentions or calls to watch videos, indicating moderate engagement.
Users believe that these ideas could influence societal behaviors and policy, but the overall influence on action remains aspirational at this stage.
Abstract in brief
- Concern over the global energy system is prevalent, focusing mostly on supply options instead of prioritizing demand reduction strategies.
- This paper emphasizes the potential for significant energy demand reduction by analyzing current global energy usage and identifying opportunities for avoiding energy consumption.
- It concludes that up to 73% of global energy use could be saved through practical design changes in passive systems, with a potential for even greater savings from improving efficiency in conversion devices.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
@PerkinWerbecque @michaeljswalker Halving CO2 emissions is absolutely doable slowly: https://t.co/7ssdSEaIr4 by @edthebuilder and colleagues breaks the economy down into 12 categories of energy use ("industrial furnaces", "building cooling") and calculates the possible savings, physics-first. Ballpark 50%.
https://t.co/PUKx2CPwqO "The result demonstrates that 73% of global energy use could be saved by practically achievable design changes to passive systems. This reduction could be increased by further efficiency improvements in conversion devices" We have to change to survive.
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/pwZ60KAbEr via @YouTube
kinda echoing @elonmusk on service. “The best service is no service” that is, not needing a service! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/k4JuComkEk via @MinuteEarth
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Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency in Smartphone and Device Design
Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video. The way smartphones and devices are made offers a model for improving energy efficiency through dematerialization and optimized energy use.
Smartphones as Climate Change Mitigation Tools: Opportunities and Limits
The way smartphones have replaced many everyday objects may serve as a model for improving energy efficiency and slowing climate change. Focusing on demand reduction through design changes in passive systems can save…
@PerkinWerbecque @michaeljswalker Halving CO2 emissions is absolutely doable slowly: https://t.co/7ssdSEaIr4 by @edthebuilder and colleagues breaks the economy down into 12 categories of energy use ("industrial furnaces", "building cooling") and calculates the possible savings, physics-first. Ballpark 50%.
@AndrewSudmant Also I think my points are already backed up by for example this paper 1) there are engineering limits 2) we do not fully exploit them because as a society we do not efficiently enough translate knowledge into practice https://t.co/PH4wnF3XxU https://t.co/qzCQCLjY7m
Besides focusing on energy supplies, we also need to pay attention to energy demand mitigation. For a global perspective, check this out "Reducing Energy Demand: What Are the Practical Limits?" https://t.co/axL0XGF6ul
RT @khalidkarim: There is a lot of big money fighting to maintain status quo or for more https://t.co/KiGyf24ASx always check the facts. B…
There is a lot of big money fighting to maintain status quo or for more https://t.co/KiGyf24ASx always check the facts. But hand in hand with renewable energy is energy efficiency mgmt.We can reduce energy consumption by up to 73%. https://t.co/PUKx2CPwqO https://t.co/rkE23tR1gB
RT @khalidkarim: https://t.co/PUKx2CPwqO "The result demonstrates that 73% of global energy use could be saved by practically achievable d…
https://t.co/PUKx2CPwqO "The result demonstrates that 73% of global energy use could be saved by practically achievable design changes to passive systems. This reduction could be increased by further efficiency improvements in conversion devices" We have to change to survive.
"The result demonstrates that 73% of global energy use could be saved by practically achievable design changes to passive systems. [...] A list of the solutions required to achieve these savings is provided." #ClimateCrisis https://t.co/OIIaAj0xYC
Reducing Energy Demand: Environmental Science & Technology 73% of global energy use could be saved by practically achievable design changes to passive systems. https://t.co/b7xwc5RNAh Vad är i artikeln, ser bara abstract? @svtnyheter @dagensnyheter @Nyheterna @Expressen #klimat
Reducing Energy Demand: What Are the Practical Limits? | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/InLju7JEEn
tech can be used for good - and it’s not black and white https://t.co/7foVXMKt1j https://t.co/guR1JWW5uR
What can we expect from #smartphones when it comes to energy efficiency? Find out here. https://t.co/ohUtsqXL4S https://t.co/RcnbMVjGt9
The best thing I saw this week was a thought-provoking Minute Earth video. What if smartphones were good for the world? https://t.co/Aia1kPkvfa
RT @MinuteEarth: The phone in your pocket (or more likely, your hand) is a model for fighting climate change. Confused? Watch our latest vi…
RT @MinuteEarth: The phone in your pocket (or more likely, your hand) is a model for fighting climate change. Confused? Watch our latest vi…
The phone in your pocket (or more likely, your hand) is a model for fighting climate change. Confused? Watch our latest video: https://t.co/uw4EtSWTyk https://t.co/tmoV7b4Dle
RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
On Energy efficiency https://t.co/qR3u8uJLv1 https://t.co/u7di4c2cHZ
Farklı düşünün.. Smartphones: A New Model for Energy Efficiency? https://t.co/XyrQgQQSlh via @YouTube
"Think different, not efficient" https://t.co/f6RrEnJUp6
this is a good way to approach issues : o https://t.co/CA3iSk0rE6
RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
Smartphones: A New Model for Energy Efficiency? https://t.co/YCcjZ92bij via @YouTube
https://t.co/U2UjQOUDTT #Thinking #Different #Efficiency #Energy #short #Quick #Graphic #DesigningTheFuture
RT @FuturamaKing: kinda echoing @elonmusk on service. “The best service is no service” that is, not needing a service! The iPhone: A Model…
kinda echoing @elonmusk on service. “The best service is no service” that is, not needing a service! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/k4JuComkEk via @MinuteEarth
"The most efficient car... is no car." Great stuff from @minuteearth! https://t.co/jP8WwBhWva
RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
An interesting take on design and energy saving https://t.co/dpdRwhql5n
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/HOobtUIlwd via @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/inbZB73klU с помощью @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? @ https://t.co/gYlqwIdoXA https://t.co/XTHFAjomHz
Echadle un ojo a este vídeo de MinuteEarth, ¿que os parece la reflexión que hace? The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/TZ0lVPfB58 via @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? via @MinuteEarth https://t.co/UY1ch3Jt1H
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/FMTi7S2XOM via @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/pwZ60KAbEr via @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! https://t.co/l0tSsqtf9W The way smartphones made many devices nonessential is a model for a new way to think about improving energy effic… https://t.co/gYlqwIdoXA https://t.co/qbybzswt74
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/XOkKn0j5tD via @YouTube
The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/EniuKWZ7hc via @YouTube
NEW VIDEO! The iPhone: A Model for Fighting Climate Change? https://t.co/PbLWNMHBh3 https://t.co/gGHEPPMFYM
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