energy conservation

Fall River Electric Cooperative has opened two front-line positions in Ashton, Idaho — an IT Specialist to support and maintain the cooperative’s technology stack, and a Conservation Specialist / Member Services Representative to deliver energy-efficiency programs and customer-facing services —...

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called "Adaptive Energy Saver," designed to enhance battery life by dynamically adjusting power settings based on system usage rather than solely on battery levels. This feature is currently being tested with Windows Insiders in the Canary...

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called Adaptive Energy Saver, designed to enhance battery life on laptops and tablets by intelligently managing power consumption based on system workload. Unlike the traditional energy saver mode, which activates when the battery reaches a...

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called Adaptive Energy Saver, designed to enhance battery life without compromising screen brightness. Unlike traditional power-saving modes that dim the display, this feature intelligently manages power consumption based on system activity...

Windows 11 users have long sought ways to stretch every ounce of battery life from their laptops—a challenge magnified by the ever-evolving demands of modern workloads and the increasingly mobile nature of computing. Now, Microsoft is testing an ambitious new feature dubbed “adaptive energy...

Battery anxiety is a shared experience among laptop and tablet users, whether they’re digital nomads in a coffee shop or students navigating a full day of classes. The evolution of how Windows manages energy has been a story of incremental tweaks, heated user debates, and third-party...

Windows 11 continues its rapid evolution, with Microsoft actively exploring new ways to enhance the operating system’s performance, efficiency, and user experience. One of the most consequential directions in this journey is the company’s renewed focus on energy-saving features — a category that...

Windows 11 continues its steady march toward smarter, more adaptive computing, with the upcoming 25H2 update shaping up as the platform’s most battery-conscious release yet. While Microsoft has remained characteristically tight-lipped about the specifics, a handful of early leaks and informed...

Microsoft is actively testing a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at enhancing energy efficiency: the "User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management." Introduced in test build 26200.5603, this function automatically reduces CPU load during periods of user inactivity, such as when no mouse movements...

Introduction Let's dive into what this process entails, why it's still relevant, and how it embodies broader issues in technology use and energy consumption. What It Means to Shut Down Your PC Shutting down your PC is a straightforward process. It's one of the first things most of us learn when...

Adjusting screen timeout settings in Windows 11 can be essential for optimizing power usage and preserving the longevity of your display. Whether you're managing a laptop's battery life or looking to enhance your desktop experience, understanding how to modify these settings is crucial. In this...

Water is one of the most precious resources on Earth. And as someone whose family has been farming for generations, Fred Ziari has made it his life’s work to help growers be more efficient with this vital element for their crops, as well as the energy it takes to distribute it. Ziari is the CEO...