
New study on smart thermal insulation will help reduce energy consumption. Image source: Shutterstock (#163871456).
A study led by MIT showed that a thermal insulation of 16% of buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts can lower the gas consumption for heating by 40%. The researchers collected data from 6200 homes in the city which include information on geographic data, heating bills, weather records and heating habits among others.
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