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As stated by the International Energy Agency, the demand for energy needed to cool residential and commercial spaces is expected to more than double by 2050. This surge in energy demand raises critical concerns about the sources of this energy. Most current systems rely heavily on traditional methods of energy production that may not be environmentally friendly. Air conditioning units, while providing immediate relief from heat, are not allies in our fight against climate change. Not only do they consume considerable energy, but they also utilize refrigerants that can have a far more detrimental effect on global warming than carbon dioxide when leaked into the atmosphere.