What is building automation and why is it important? Building automation system is a computerized, intelligent network of hardware and software designed to monitor and control the environment in a building. It controls the mechanical electronics, and lighting systems in a building, usually a commercial, industrial or institution facility. It ensures the operation performance of [...]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012Building Automation Systems are Energy Management
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Building automation systems market will grow continue to grow globally and is expected to reach a total market value of more than $36 billion by 2015 according to a new market analysis by ABI Research. Recessions always bring a re-evaluation of energy management and calls for new ways to ensure organizations and nations use energy [...]
Read MoreTax Reform = Energy Management
Thursday, April 5th, 2012As the elections season begins, tax reform is quickly becoming a national focus. With support from both the democrats and republicans legislation should be introduced next year. Simplifying the tax code and eliminating many credits and deductions should be on tap. Tax reform provides us with an opportunity to remove barriers to efficiency investments imbedded [...]
Read MoreBaseball is Going Green
Thursday, March 8th, 2012Finally they yelled “Play Ball!” at the new Miami Marlins stadium! The stadium opened this week with a game between rival high school teams. This high tech is the first LEED-certified pro sports stadium with a retractable roof. This LEED certification has not been cheap adding about $8 million to the final bill. Existing LEED-certified [...]
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