Last month the White House called for power companies to help people in the United States better manage their energy usage. So your electricity bill may be expanding with new support from the private sector and government agencies. Nine new utilities and electricity suppliers have answered the White House’s call and now more than 15 [...]
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Elevator Access Control Offers Unique Protections
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011High-rise and multi-tenant facilities are often at an increased risk for security breaches simply due to their size. Large and busy buildings are sometimes difficult to monitor because there are more ways for anomalies to blend in and gain access. It is important to have a security automation system that covers critical points of vulnerability [...]
Read MoreAdvanced Control Corporation Has Become an Industry Standard over the Past 20 Years, With Participation in the First LEED-Certified Building Project in Broward County, Florida
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010Advanced Control Corporation strives to be the leading provider of building automation, access control, system integration and CCTV systems serving South Florida. ACC is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and over the past 20 years has continued to demonstrate leadership in protecting the environment through energy conservation. In fact, Advanced [...]
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Bill “HomeStar” to be Passed by Congress
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Congress is soon passing HomeStar, a program of green-energy and energy efficiency incentives for homeowners investing in making their home more energy-efficient. Similar to a Cash for Clunkers program, rebates for energy-efficient appliances and retrofits for the home are available at the point of purchase. These rebates would be marketed by a number of vendors, [...]
Read MoreBuilding Automation and Energy Efficiency Measures Drastically Reduce Energy Expenses
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010With a large role in the grand scheme of energy conservation, building automation plays a large role in the big picture of energy efficiency and energy conservation. Building automation not only extends the life of a building, but improves convenience, comfort and the building’s overall energy efficiency levels. IT programs and different technologies for building management control a variety of components and elements [...]
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