The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reached a significant milestone in bringing the building community together by releasing a common definition of a zero energy building, or what is also referred to as a “net zero energy” or “zero net energy” building.
In the global market for building energy management software, eight firms — Elster EnergyICT, EnerNOC, Envizi, eSight Energy, IBM, Schneider Electric, Siemens Building Technologies, and Verisae — have the capabilities and momentum which position them as market leaders, according to a new report from research firm Verdantix.
As thermostat technology continues to evolve and more and more products enter the market, manufacturers are beginning to recognize the need for a standardized definition of the smart thermostat.
Regardless of the strategy employed, many contractors are chafing at the new government-imposed regulations, noting that proper installation is far more important than mandated efficiency ratings.
In just a few short years, a thermostat with Wi-Fi connectivity went from a novel concept to an expectation. And, with consumers demanding more and more from the devices in their increasingly smarter homes, it’s clear the market will only continue to grow and change.
With the emergence of data analytics tools and new software-enabled hardware, building energy management services (BEMS) have expanded in capability. BEMS have benefitted from falling costs and $1.4 billion in venture capital (VC) funding to facilitate operational decisions based on analysis of building energy data, reports Lux Research.
Global industrial energy management systems (IEMS) revenue is forecast to grow significantly, from $13.5 billion in 2015 to $35.6 billion in 2024, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
When the comfort equipment stops working, it’s time to call the heating and cooling guy. As a contractor, it’s your job to educate customers on the roots of their problems and inform them how a whole-house approach is most beneficial.
Since originating out of Robnett’s parents’ home, Home Energy Experts has grown to 15 employees with 10 fleet vehicles. Additionally, the company’s 2014 revenue increased 19 percent over its 2013 revenue.