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GE Vernova, Itron Partner to Develop Grid Management System

Feb 23, 2024 | Demand Response, Distributed Energy, Energy Management, Environmental Management, Solar & Renewable Energy, Utilities

The new software may help utilities adapt as renewables and distributed energy resources like solar and EV charging infrastructure join the grid.

Swell Energy, Shifted Energy Partner to Expand Virtual Power Plants

Nov 8, 2023 | Clean Energy, Distributed Energy, Energy Management, Utilities

The VPP offering can be integrated into utilities’ existing supervisory control and data acquisition platforms, providing forecasts of energy demand and generation, the companies say.

Open Standards are Critical for Thriving Building Automation Market

Aug 30, 2023 | Buildings, Distributed Energy, Energy Management, HVAC, IoT

Open standards solutions for the building automation industry that integrate advanced technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and edge computing will help fulfill sustainability promises that usher in effective energy and resource allocations.

Logical Buildings Secures $110M in Funding for Multifamily Decarbonization Projects

Mar 30, 2023 | Building Envelope, Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure, Construction & Retrofits, Energy Management, HVAC, IoT, Manufacturing & Design, Smart Buildings

The funding will be repaid through energy savings and grid revenue, providing a unique first-of-its-kind funding channel for deploying energy transition projects in the previously untapped multifamily housing market.

The Energy Transition: Buildings are Key in 2023

Mar 27, 2023 | Buildings, Energy Management, Environmental Management, HVAC, IoT, Smart Buildings

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the current built environment is responsible for nearly 30% of global energy consumption and over 90% of buildings in the US are under 50,000 square feet.

Power Up Your Properties with On-Site Energy Production

Feb 13, 2023 | Building Envelope, Buildings, Energy Management, Environmental Management, Solar & Renewable Energy

Adding solar energy to a building’s energy mix is a crucial aspect in making a building more energy independent; however, it is only the first step.

Investing in Energy Flexibility Will Secure Our Grids for a Renewables-Driven Future

Feb 2, 2023 | Energy Management, Environmental Management

As the world transitions to renewable energy sources to slow extreme meteorological manifestations, the challenge of bringing power to the areas where they are needed, when they are needed, is becoming increasingly apparent.

Brainbox AI Rolls Out Expanded HVAC Offering to Multi-site Retailers

Jan 26, 2023 | Buildings, Energy Management, IoT, Solar & Renewable Energy

To date, BrainBox AI has helped its multi-site retail clients decrease their HVAC electricity spending by 26% and gas spending by 34%, enabling an average 28% reduction in emissions from their buildings.