What is a Smart Building?
The phrase "smart building" conjures up images of sleek new structures incorporating all the latest energy-saving bells and whistles, but that's only part of the story. So, what is a smart building?The...
View ArticleWhat is a Smart Meter?
Smart meters can benefit the bottom line by motivating energy efficiency, and by providing businesses with an incentive to adopt renewable energy and EV-to-grid technology.The post What is a Smart...
View ArticleHow Smarter Thermostat Control Yields Energy Savings
A new generation of smart HVAC and climate control systems hold out the promise of reducing energy expenses, energy consumption and carbon emissions, but the road ahead is a rocky one. HVAC and climate...
View ArticleSmart Buildings: Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Smart buildings include energy efficiency upgrades, such as "smart" HVAC systems that communicate more information to energy consumers, providers and technicians, resulting in a healthier, more...
View ArticleHow Smart Climate Control Benefits Employee Wellness
Indoor air pollution can pose a greater risk to those who work in offices and other buildings than that outdoors. Fortunately, enhancing the energy efficiency of and building intelligence into today's...
View ArticleWhy Home Automation Systems are at the Forefront of Energy Savings
As energy prices rise and incomes are stagnant, home automation systems will be a more enticing investment as their efficiency improves and costs decline.The post Why Home Automation Systems are at the...
View ArticleSmarter Data Center Efficiency, Operations & Management
Data centers present enormous challenges for companies looking to trim their carbon footprint and cut their utility costs. However, new tools are becoming available for "smarter" data centers to cut...
View ArticleBuilding a More Intelligent Store Management System
Supermarkets are amongst the most energy-intensive commercial buildings today, but a more intelligent store management system can improve energy efficiency.The post Building a More Intelligent Store...
View ArticleWaste Heat Recovery: Getting Something Back
Waste heat recovery systems have emerged as an effective way for increasing energy efficiency at factories where refrigeration is crucial.The post Waste Heat Recovery: Getting Something Back appeared...
View ArticleUnderstanding AC Refrigerant Standards
The race is on to find new, greener refrigerants and refrigerant standards that combine low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion even as countries around the world work to eradicate...
View ArticleNew Horizons for AC Refrigerants
The race is on to find alternatives to HFCs that have low GWPs and don't deplete the ozone layer. Chemical companies have zoomed in on three alternative refrigerants: ammonia, propane and, ironically...
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