New paint formulation could help buildings rely less on air conditioning.
April 19, 2021
The paint can keep surfaces 19° F cooler than their ambient surroundings at night. It can also cool surfaces 8° F below their surroundings under strong sunlight during noon hours.
Heating, cooling, chiller, water pressure boosting, fire safety and wastewater systems in commercial buildings may in-corporate pumps that consume more than 35% of the building’s energy.