Report identifies smart home opportunities within the home energy management market
April 6, 2016
Parks Associates has announced new home energy management data from its report, The Evolution of Home Energy Management, showing 70 percent of U.S. households with smart energy devices report saving money due to reduced energy consumption.
SunPower is offering ecobee owners a $500 mail-in rebate
April 1, 2016
ecobee Inc. is teaming up with SunPower to help homeowners in California and New York take greater control of their electricity costs with solar power and a smart thermostat.
Market will rely on retrofits, replacements, and incremental upgrades to existing facilities
March 31, 2016
The global advanced HVAC control market is expected to reach close to $12.2 billion in revenue by 2020, according to the latest research study released by Technavio. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market growth in terms of revenue and emerging trends. It also includes an analysis of various market segments.
Enables the move from simple presence sensing to occupant recognition, counting, and tracking
March 30, 2016
ABB demonstrated advanced occupant tracking sensors from PointGrab — in which ABB’s Technology Ventures arm made an investment in December 2015 — at Light+Building 2016. PointGrab uses edge-analytics connected sensors to deliver actionable occupant tracking information for smart homes and buildings.
Many residential users are seeking ways to reduce energy consumption and cut costs
March 29, 2016
The global market for ZigBee-enabled smart thermostats is forecast to increase substantially at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 67 percent by 2020, according to a market analysis by Technavio.
Includes increased popularity of smart thermostats, rapid adoption of inverter air conditioners
March 28, 2016
Technavio’s latest research report on the global air conditioning market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016 to 2020.
This product is used for controlling underfloor electric heating systems. It’s easily integrated into home automation systems and now features flexible control options, including convenient access from remote locations.
Early adopters and potential buyers cite complexity, cost, and service as key concerns
March 22, 2016
Support.com Inc. has unveiled survey findings indicating that the cost and complexity of smart home systems and devices is threatening consumer adoption and brand loyalty.
In the HVAC industry, manufacturers are working to meet the growing demand for smart, connected devices homeowners can control from their computers, tablets, and smartphones. Here are a few of the latest products available on the market.
HVAC contractors have taken notice of the growing Internet of Things market and stand ready to fulfill these demands, which often begin with the gateway into their customers’ homes: the smart thermostat.