New HVAC Sustainability Index—TWI (Total Water Impact)

Sales of air conditioning are growing rapidly in buildings, more than tripling between 1990 and 2016. This energy use for air conditioning comes from a combination of rising temperatures, rising population and economic growth. Energy demand for climate control will triple by 2050, consuming more ene...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alexandre F. Santos, Pedro D. Gaspar, Heraldo J. L. de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
TWI
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1590