Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Global Energy Management Systems Market to Reach $35.92 Billion by 2024

Growing use expected in various applications including the building, home, and industrial sectors

April 5, 2016

Global market revenue for energy management systems stood at $9.87 billion in 2014 and is forecast to reach $35.92 billion by 2024, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4 percent from 2016 to 2024, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

20 Ways to Use Magnets in Your Marketing

Creative ways to affix your company’s name to customers’ refrigerators

Matt Michel

April 4, 2016

Ultimately, the purpose of a magnet is to keep people away from the Internet the next time they need a contractor. Just make sure they’re compelling enough to earn a prominent, long-standing position on the refrigerator.

Better Buildings Accelerators Drive Uptake of Home Upgrades

These initiatives help homeowners save money, while creating local jobs

March 25, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Better Buildings Home Upgrade Program Accelerator and Home Energy Information Accelerator are working with partners across the nation to make important progress in lowering the costs of energy upgrade programs, while improving overall program effectiveness.

PNNL to Help Advance Algorithms for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Algorithms could improve lighting and heating and cooling systems

March 24, 2016

Buildings could use significantly less energy with the help of a new project announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at its Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The lab is being awarded $300,000 for the project which is part of DOE's new Small Business Vouchers Pilot.

Seattle Passes New Energy Efficiency Ordinance

City’s new energy legislation addresses three areas

March 23, 2016

Mayor Ed Murray applauded the Seattle City Council for passing building energy legislation that establishes policies aimed at driving energy efficiency and reducing climate impact. The legislation was first mentioned in Murray’s State of the City on Feb. 17.

Report Cites Four Factors Driving the Global HVAC Market

Includes increased construction activities, growing replacement demand

March 21, 2016

The global HVAC market is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 7 percent by 2020, according to the latest report from Technavio. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the HVAC market from 2016 to 2020.

The Edge is a 40,000-square-meter, multi-tenant, Class A office building

Schneider Electric Helps Make The Edge ‘World’s Most Sustainable Office Building’

BMS, electrical distribution, and field devices ensure energy and operational efficiency

March 21, 2016

Located in Zuidas, Europe’s fastest growing business and knowledge district, The Edge in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is heralded as the world’s most sustainable office building. Officially opened in May 2015, this 40,000-square-meter, multi-tenant, Class A office building was conceived by OVG Real Estate.

Ice Energy, Riverside Public Utilities Share Award for Boosting Local Economy

Ice Energy’s new Idea Lab and 5 MW energy storage contract with utility are recognized

March 18, 2016

Ice Energy’s partnership with Riverside (California) Public Utilities (RPU) was honored with a Public-Private Partnership award, recognizing their commitment to job creation and economic growth. The award was given by California’s Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), the region’s largest economic development organization.

Majority of Americans Choose Energy Efficiency for the Savings it Provides

Results of HomeServe Biannual State of the Home Survey

March 17, 2016

Concerns surrounding climate change have continued to grow in recent years, driving government efforts and global initiatives, but for most Americans who plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next 12 months, the biggest motivator for making the changes comes down to the money it allows them to save.

OpTerra Energy Services Opens San Diego Office

OpTerra works with private- and public-sector facilities to reduce energy consumption

March 15, 2016

OpTerra Energy Services, an Oakland, California-based energy services company, announced it has opened a new office in San Diego to support the region’s growing sustainability needs in both the private and public sector.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.