Building Dynamics Tool Analyzes Energy Consumption Through Behavior Analysis
February 10, 2014
Ameresco Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Seldera has launched a new wireless tool to provide low-cost energy savings by adapting building consumption to occupant behaviors.
Plug-and-Play Solution Provides for Monitoring, Displaying, and Analyzing Energy Consumption
February 7, 2014
Lucid and Rainforest Automation have jointly announced the availability of an integrated, plug-and-play solution for monitoring real-time smart meter data. Lucid customers can now connect Rainforest’s ZigBee-enabled wireless gateway device with Lucid’s BuildingOS® to gain visibility into energy consumption.
Company Grows to Meet Increased Demand for Business and Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
February 5, 2014
CLEAResult, a company that designs and implements energy efficiency programs, announced that eic|ComfortHome (Lancaster, Pa.), Fluid Market Strategies (Portland, Ore.), Resource Solutions Group (Half Moon Bay, Calif.), and Willis Energy Services (Vancouver, British Columbia) are now united under the CLEAResult name.
International Energy Agency Releases 'Energy Efficiency Market Report'
January 27, 2014
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said energy-efficiency markets around the world drew investments of up to $300 billion in 2011, on par with global investments in renewable energy or fossil-fuel power generation.
According to a new report, “Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018,” from Reportlinker.com, global market revenues for building energy management systems (BEMS) are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 19 percent from 2013-2018.
Program Now Available in All 50 States Through a Network of Approved Contractors
January 16, 2014
AFC First Financial Corp. has announced its National EnergyLoan® program, which the company said is specifically designed as a simple, low monthly payment financing alternative for energy efficiency home improvements such as HVAC system upgrades.
Smart Sensor Enables Mobile Apps to Detect and Adjust That Room’s Temperature
January 13, 2014
Allure Energy Inc. has unveiled a new combination of iBeacon and NFC-enabled smart sensor technology called Aura™, and has been named an International CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards honoree for EverSense™, a smart thermostat that automatically adjusts temperature based on a user’s GPS location.
Energy Management System Dials Back More Than 3,000 Thermostats Across Campus
January 7, 2014
An eight-day winter recess at Western Michigan University (WMU) came to an end on Jan. 2, with the school’s offices returning to normal business hours and the final tally of energy savings during the period estimated to come in at more than $140,000.
As This Market Grows, Software Platforms and Analytics Will Play an Important Role
January 1, 2014
The home energy management (HEM) market has struggled to gain traction, particularly from a utility standpoint, says Navigant Research. However, HEM systems have picked up momentum since early 2012, as non-utility stakeholders have moved in and started to lay the groundwork for growth.
Program Has Helped Over 6,000 Property Owners Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Their Homes
December 30, 2013
California Gov. Jerry Brown presented the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Program with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. The state presented this award to recognize the success of the home energy efficiency program.