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Demand for Frequency Drives on the Uptick

Major growth, expansion projected for AC Drives across the country over the next decade

February 6, 2017

AC drives are an essential part of the HVAC marketplace, and the growth of the market looks to be exceptional over the next few years. According to MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from an estimated $15.72 billion in 2016 to $22.07 billion by 2021.

The Evolution of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

The role of this relatively overlooked option in HVAC looks to be expanding quickly

Nick Kostora

February 6, 2017

In the realm of motors, the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) is a relatively obscure option that is gaining significant traction in the space.

Safely and Securely Putting Big Data to Use

Building management software now analyzes data and provides a course of action

Ron Rajecki

January 9, 2017

When it comes to data, it’s important to understand the type and amount of data that can be gathered by building management software.

2017 AHR Expo — Education Classes

GWAC Smart Buildings and the Smart Grid: Moving from Theory to Practice

January 2, 2017

This session will discuss building integration with the smart grid, DERs (Distributed Energy Resources), TES (Transactive Energy Systems), and DR (Demand Response) applications.

Schneider Electric Receives Top Ranking for Building Energy Management Systems

Company receives highest overall score for strong strategy and execution

December 1, 2016

Schneider Electric announced that it has been named a leader in the Navigant Research Leaderboard Report on Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). For the second year in a row, Schneider Electric has received the highest overall score for strategy and execution.

Current Unveils Digital Energy Management Solution

Businesses can see where and when energy is being used, get predictive and prescriptive analytics

November 28, 2016

Current, powered by GE, has introduced a new digital energy management solution for commercial and industrial facilities. The new tool, which is built on Predix, GE’s operating system for the industrial Internet, is already being used by national customers including McDonald’s and Simon Property Group.

Encycle Announces SwarmStat, Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Partnership

Encycle now offers its cloud-based Swarm Logic to OEM energy control vendors

November 25, 2016

Encycle has announced its new SwarmStat™ service and its collaboration with Honeywell as a Total Connect Comfort partner. Encycle is Honeywell’s first smart thermostat partner to focus exclusively on solutions for commercial and industrial customers.

Rheem, Powerhouse Dynamics Partner for Online HVAC Management

SiteSage cloud-based integration with Rheem HVAC equipment offers remote visibility and management

November 23, 2016

Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of the SiteSage® enterprise asset and energy management system, and HVAC equipment and water heater manufacturer, Rheem®, have announced a new partnership.

BuildingIQ Validates Savings with Automated Measurement & Verification Service

5i platform for intelligent energy management powers the new service

November 8, 2016

BuildingIQ has announced the general availability of a measurement and verification (M&V) service that allows building owner/operators to automatically measure and verify the effectiveness and impact of energy saving measures in order to qualify for utility or organizational savings incentives and mandates.