Energy Management News

A Skeptical EPA Weighs the Future of Energy Star

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500

The arrival of the second Trump administration in Washington, D.C., this year brought talk of canceling the Energy Star program, though the HVAC industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed support for it.

DOE Plans $46 Million in Energy-Saving Building Projects

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:45:00 -0400

The Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) funding will help advance cost-effective solutions for electrifying buildings across the nation while also improving their energy efficiency and demand flexibility.

ASHRAE, Partners Win Grant for Energy Code Training

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

The award will fund the Energy Code Official - Training & Education Collaborative, which will increase energy code enforcement activities through training designed for building energy code officials.

BPI Updates Home Energy Auditing Standard

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:15:09 -0400

The updated standard, ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023, defines the minimum criteria for conducting a science-based, whole-building assessment of a residential building.

Kohler Co. Transforms its Power Businesses to Kohler Energy

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Kohler Co. announces the evolution of its power businesses to Kohler Energy, aligning with Kohler's strategy of providing energy resilience to homes, businesses, and communities around the world.

Energy Star Honors 19 HVACR Firms

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The companies were recognized for their contributions toward a transition to cleaner energy.

Mortgages Go Green

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Green mortgages are for homebuyers and homeowners who want to save on utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Indoor Air Quality: The Energy Efficiency Follow-Up

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:31:00 -0500

Manufacturers in the realm of IAQ are seeing an uptick in interest due to increased awareness among consumers as well, as the air quality concerns that come as a byproduct of efforts to tighten up buildings to increase energy efficiency. In response, they’ve been updating IAQ products for the age of the smartphone and the “smart” HVAC system.

Global Change Relies Strongly on Individual Behavior, Outlook

aa8701@nyu.edu (Amy Al-Katib) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:32:00 -0400

To kick off the event, Armstrong announced its “2 in 22” initiative: a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions among its installed customer base by 2 million tons by the year 2022.

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:31:00 -0400

HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.

Revised Residential Energy Standard Is Open for Comment

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:30:00 -0500

Recognizing the amount of energy used by the residential building sector, ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) are revising their residential energy standard with a goal of making it 50 percent more efficient than the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, which serves as the industry benchmark.

DOE Announces New Better Buildings Zero Energy Districts Accelerator

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:15:00 -0500

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National League of Cities have announced the launch of the Better Buildings Zero Energy Districts Accelerator to move the building market toward adopting sustainable practices to help achieve zero energy use in buildings.

Schneider Electric Receives Top Ranking for Building Energy Management Systems

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:30:00 -0500

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.

Ten New US Cities Join City Energy Project to Improve Building Efficiency

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:25:00 -0500

Mayors from 10 additional U.S. cities announced that they are joining the City Energy Project, a united effort to address their largest source of energy use and climate pollution: buildings.

Current Unveils Digital Energy Management Solution

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0500

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

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 07:10:00 -0500

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

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:15:00 -0500

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.

Earth Networks Launches Connected Savings Energy Intelligence Platform

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:15:00 -0500

Earth Networks has announced the launch of its Connected Savings^SM platform to provide consumers with energy savings and comfort by delivering energy intelligence through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-connected smart home devices, weather data, and algorithms.

BuildingIQ Validates Savings with Automated Measurement & Verification Service

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:30:00 -0500

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.

ecobee Launches ‘Donate Your Data’ to Advance Efficiency Research

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:15:00 -0500

Smart thermostat company, ecobee, has launched “Donate Your Data,” a new program that allows customers to voluntarily contribute their home data to help advance energy efficiency research.

New NEMA White Paper Discusses How to Reduce Energy Consumption in Buildings

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:15:00 -0400

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.

Zen Introduces Simple, Cost-Effective Energy Management System

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:30:00 -0400

Zen Ecosystems has announced the launch of Zen HQ, what the company says is one of the simplest, most cost-effective energy management solutions available. Zen HQ is designed to fit the needs of enterprises with multiple locations via a simple connected platform.

Schneider Electric Introduces ‘Continuous Efficiency’

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:15:00 -0400

Schneider Electric has introduced “Continuous Efficiency,” a suite of managed services and software that combines the knowledge of Schneider Electric experts with sophisticated tools and technology.

Energy Management Market to Reach $72.73 Billion by 2024

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:15:00 -0400

The global energy management system (EMS) market is forecast to reach $72.73 billion by 2024, according to a new report published by Grand View Research Inc. The building energy management system (BEMS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7 percent.

Smart Energy Analytics Campaign to Help Buildings Achieve Greater Energy Efficiency

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:00:00 -0400

A new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-led Smart Energy Analytics Campaign has been announced to encourage the use of energy-saving building analytics platforms — also known as energy management information system (EMIS) technologies — in commercial buildings nationwide.

California Law Creates Industry Framework for PACE Financing

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:15:00 -0400

Renovate America and Renew Financial, two of the nation’s leading Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing providers, welcomed a new California law that will provide an industry-wide framework for PACE financing.

Lime Energy Awarded DOE Grant to Complete Energy Efficiency Projects in Three Cities

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400

Lime Energy Co. has been awarded a funding agreement by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to design and deliver “Achieving Energy Efficiency in Small Businesses in Low-Income Areas,” an energy efficiency program for low-income communities.

Building Energy Management Systems Market to Exceed $6 Billion by 2023

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:15:00 -0400

The global building energy management systems (BEMS) market is forecast to surpass $6 billion by 2023, according to a report from Global Market Insights Inc. Increasing regulatory pressure due to increasing energy waste in buildings is predicted to drive the industry over the coming years.

EnerNOC to Restructure its Energy Intelligence Software Business

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:15:00 -0400

EnerNOC Inc., a provider of energy intelligence software (EIS) and demand response solutions, announced that it is restructuring its subscription-based EIS business to refine its focus to select industry segments and high potential customers.

Salt Lake City Announces Climate Positive 2040

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:28:00 -0400

The commitment makes Salt Lake City one of only a handful of cities worldwide to pledge an 80 percent reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.