Articles Tagged with ''energy management''

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Software Platform Enables Smaller Buildings to Cut Energy Costs

Provides a plug-and-play, open-source solution
October 10, 2016

Arlington County, Virginia, is well on its way to a goal of 20 percent energy reduction by 2022. But the county realized it could do more — and do it quicker — if it had a modular solution that could optimize energy usage among multiple building devices.


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DOE Awards 43 Business-laboratory Collaborations

Businesses will have the ability to work with 12 different national laboratories
October 10, 2016

The SBV pilot makes it possible to direct the power of the national laboratories toward specific problems identified by small businesses by pairing these companies with a national laboratory uniquely qualified to solve their challenges.


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Heating Homes with Waste Heat

Finland system uses waste energy from computing center to heat 1,500 homes
October 10, 2016

A district heating scheme in Finland has harnessed waste heat generated by a computer center to heat homes. The project uses an advanced heat pump system based on high-performance Bitzer compressors.


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Project Files: Closing the Loop

Project Files: Closing the Loop

October 10, 2016

In addition to its pending Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status, the Hoke County school system expects the project to save the county $35 million over the next 40 years, including $16 million in energy costs. 


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Powerhouse Dynamics Wins 2016 Best Use of Tech: IoT Award

Award recognizes company’s food safety platform
October 5, 2016

Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of the SiteSage® enterprise asset and energy management system, announced that it has been honored with the 2016 MassTLC Best Use of Technology: Internet of Things award. 


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Energy Management Market to Generate Close to $55 Billion by 2020

The Americas was the largest contributor to the market with 37 percent of total market value in 2015
October 5, 2016

The global energy management systems market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 16 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to Technavio’s latest research report.


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Groom Energy Solutions Acquired by DK Energy US

Firm is looking to develop its solutions in the United States
October 4, 2016

DK Energy US, a subsidiary of the EDF Group tasked with growing Dalkia’s business in the U.S., has acquired Groom Energy Solutions LLC. Groom Energy delivers commercial and industrial solutions spanning advising, designing, building, maintaining, and financing projects to enhance energy efficiency.


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North America a Leader among Zero-net-energy Homes

North America is expected to lead the ZNEH market from 2015-2025
October 3, 2016

Other countries in select regions, such as Europe and Asia-Pacific, are also beginning to follow suit with ZNE initiatives and energy-efficient building codes. According to a report from the research firm, North America is expected to lead the ZNEH market from 2015-2025.


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The next wave of HVAC technicians and installers will have an important role in satisfying consumer demand for efficient products. Photo courtesy of WorldSkills UK: http://bit.ly/EFFICIENT4

Contemplating the Future of Green

Energy efficiency continues to improve industrywide, but how far can it go?
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 26, 2016

Contractors are challenged with presenting and selling the industry’s most efficient products to consumers. Manufacturers are largely responsible for improving efficiency within their product lines while at the same time ensuring their products are desirable, affordable, and ahead of all the other roadblocks the industry may throw their way.


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