PosiGen Solar Solutions teams with SimpliPhi Power and Schneider Electric
September 2, 2015
PosiGen Solar Solutions marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by making a solar contribution to the city of New Orleans to help create a resilient City Hall. PosiGen, with partners SimpliPhi Power and Schneider Electric, is providing 25 kW of solar PV panels, energy storage, and an educational monitoring display.
Second partnership between the companies provides customers with dedicated on-site generation
September 2, 2015
Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., and Bloom Energy announced an agreement to develop 40 megawatts (MW) of Bloom Energy fuel cell projects for commercial and public sector customers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
Online database makes it easy for HVACR contractors in the field to obtain operational and service guidelines
September 2, 2015
Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. has announced the availability of its Application Engineering (AE) Bulletin, an online tool that provides access to critical information regarding the application of Copeland products.
Recognized for largest expansion of district energy infrastructure in North America
September 1, 2015
Detroit Renewable Energy (DRE), owner and operator of the downtown Detroit district energy steam system, was honored by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) as a recipient of the Gold District Energy Award in the Most Square Feet Added in North America Award category for the 2014 business year.
Thermostat saves 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and about 15 percent on cooling bills
September 1, 2015
Nest Labs Inc. today announced the third generation Nest Learning Thermostat, which has a slimmer profile, a high-resolution screen that’s 40 percent larger, and an updated user interface to make it easier to read temperatures, alerts, and messages.
IBT approach helps to detect issues, pinpoint savings, implement superior systems, and stay ahead of maintenance
September 1, 2015
The BP Group has announced the launch of its Integrated Building Technologies (IBT) division, to assist property owners and managers with recommissioning, application engineering, and HVAC system retrofits, maximizing their buildings’ potential.
This marked the fifth consecutive year of significant price reductions
August 31, 2015
The installed price of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the United States continues to fall significantly. This is according to the latest edition of Tracking the Sun, an annual PV cost tracking report produced by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).
The user can take advantage of the enhanced energy simulation capabilities of the IES platform
August 31, 2015
A new specification tool enabling designers to make accurate climate control system efficiency calculations for Daikin variable refrigerant volume (VRV) systems has been launched by Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) in conjunction with Daikin North America.
Firms are increasingly turning their attention to smart building solutions
August 31, 2015
The convergence of technology, competition, and business models is leading to significant changes across the energy management industry landscape, according to a new report available from Research and Markets.
White-Rodgers, Flow Controls to consolidate in October
August 31, 2015
Emerson Climate Technologies Inc., a business segment of Emerson, recently announced the integration of its St. Louis-based White-Rodgers and Flow Controls businesses into a single organization beginning Oct. 1, 2015.