Energy Management Systems

AI-Driven Buildings Are Coming: What HVAC Contractors Need to Know

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Autonomous buildings powered by AI could reduce emergency service calls by predicting and addressing issues before they happen. But rather than replacing HVAC contractors, the shift is expected to change how they work.

Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.

New Belimo Retrofit Program Designed to Boost Efficiency

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:30:00 -0400

RetroFIT+ is the next iteration of the Belimo retrofit program, which offers online resources, including a product-selection tool, as well as personal support to provide quick and easy access to HVAC replacement solutions for actuators, valves, and sensors.

Partnership Helps Food Retailers Save Energy

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0400

The Copeland-Enersponse collaboration offers a chance for food retailers to improve energy conservation efforts through involvement in demand-response initiatives that assist in stabilizing the power grid during times of high electricity consumption.

BrainBox AI in Agreement to Acquire ABB’s Multisite Retail Energy Management System Integrator Business

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

BrainBox AI intends to integrate ABB’s MSR business and its installed base of 12,000-plus retail locations in its current operations.

Acuity Brands to Acquire KE2 Therm

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The acquisition extends Distech Controls’ addressable market into commercial refrigeration.

Age, Technology Dictate Building Controls Lifespan

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

Hamid Sarshar Named President of TESCO Controls

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Hamid Sarshar will lead the 50-year-old company into the next strategic phase of growth and innovation within the UFT platform.

Building Automation Systems Offer Comfort, Efficiency, and Security

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

HVAC has a critical role to play in the future of building automation and digitalization.

Controls-Con Tackles Digital Technology and Building Automation

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

Project Files: Episode 27 — U.S. Air Conditioning Distributors

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Fri, 22 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400

When it comes to smart thermostats, USACD walks the walk and talks the talk.

Honeywell Launches Autonomous Building Sustainability Solution To Fight Rising Global Energy Consumption

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Honeywell announced the launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization, a cloud-based, closed-loop, machine learning solution.

Aircuity is Approved Vendor for Real-Time Energy Management Program

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500

Aircuity has been named a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Qualified Vendor for the RTEM program.

Johnson Controls acquires EasyIO Building and Energy Management System

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Johnson Controls announced that it closed an agreement to purchase the EasyIO Building and Energy Management System (BEMS) product line.

Manufacturers Meet Demand for More Intelligent Building Controls

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:36:00 -0500

Smart products enable service providers to take a more proactive approach to addressing HVAC system and equipment issues, said Susie Gornick.

Technology Investments For HVAC Contractors Pay in Time Saved

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:23:00 -0500

HVAC contractors could invest in all kinds of technology, ranging from tools to management systems, but often, the question lies with the payoff.

Industry Responds as Companies Commit to Battling Climate Change

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:36:00 -0400

Corporate America is making pledges to take action against climate change, which is opening up opportunities for HVAC contractors.

QA Graphics: Energy Dashboard

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:56:00 -0400

This product is integrated to help users work toward earning LEED requirements and other sustainability and accreditation and education agendas.

Cutting-Edge Construction: Putting Energy Management Into Practice

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:27:00 -0400

Here are two examples of the difference that high-performance building features and high-efficiency HVAC technology can make.

2019 Dealer Design Awards: Commercial Controls

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:24:00 -0400

Intuitive usability helped the CS7500 win a Gold award in The NEWS’ 2019 Dealer Design Awards in the realm of Commercial Controls.

Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:28:00 -0400

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

See What’s Possible at the New UTC Innovation and Technology Center

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:31:00 -0400

United Technologies Corp. (UTC), the parent company of Carrier Corp., recently opened the new UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Commercial HVAC Customers Demand Smart RTUs, Manufacturers Deliver

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:36:00 -0400

It is 2018, and this is not your father’s rooftop equipment. The old, reliable system taking up space on the roof has become so much more.

Economizers Offer Many Benefits for Rooftop Units, Air Handlers

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:35:00 -0400

Economizers used in rooftop units and air handlers are multipurpose devices that can improve both the energy efficiency and indoor environment in a wide range of commercial buildings.

Emerson’s Equipment Evolutions Strengthen HVACR Experience

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:26:00 -0500

Emerson continues to evolve its equipment lines in an effort to introduce its technologies to a broader customer base.

Panasonic Manages Consumer Comfort, Controllability, and Costs

samanthasine@achrnews.com (Samantha Sine) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Panasonic Corp. of North America is honing in on its focus to make it easier for both residential and commercial building owners to control the temperature and comfort level within the space. The company hit its targets with the introduction of two new products — the ECONAVI air conditioner and the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Smart Connectivity Controller.

Connected RTUs Take the Next Step

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:34:00 -0400

Often considered to be an affordable, reliable heating and/or cooling system for a variety of commercial buildings, the standard rooftop unit used to come with a basic thermostat that is limited to turning the system on or off. The advent of new controls has changed all of that by allowing rooftops to monitor operation, analyze conditions, and make real-time decisions that can optimize performance.

High-performance Buildings Zero in on Zero-Net Energy

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:36:00 -0400

State and local regulations are driving new building construction as well as existing buildings to implement energy-efficient technologies in order to meet future carbon emissions reduction goals. These facilities, known as high-performance buildings, strive to deliver optimal efficiency, reliability, value, and comfort to tenants.

Honeywell Intl. Inc.: BMS Service

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:14:00 -0400

Combining advanced automation and data analytics, Outcome Based Service enables Honeywell service engineers to assess and scrutinize building assets around the clock, promoting the identification of anomalies and misconfigurations.

Shaping the Buildings of Tomorrow

samanthasine@achrnews.com (Samantha Sine) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:34:00 -0400

The buildings of tomorrow are chock full of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and equipment that connect tenants, mechanical systems, and facility managers to up-to-the-minute data and progress reports.