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Black Inventors in Energy Efficiency: David Crosthwait

Major contributions to energy sciences have been made by Black inventors like David Crosthwait, who created an improved boiler system and thermostat control, among many other achievements. In fact, you can think of him as the father of modern HVAC systems. 

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Black Inventors in Energy Efficiency: Louis W. Roberts

During Black History Month and every month, it’s important to recognize the contributions that Black American inventors like Louis W. Roberts have made to the evolution of technology. Roberts specialized in the study of microwaves (the physics phenomenon, not the oven) and related fields and applied them to aircraft and spacecraft technology, among other things.

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Prevent Electric Bill Scares This Halloween

Whether you’re a low-key observer of the spooky season or a dedicated Monster Monarch, odds are your harvest-time display is draining precious (and expensive) energy. Here’s how to keep your Halloween decorations from costing you this fall.

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