Semtech announced that Talkpool, which provides global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and telecommunication network services, has incorporated Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol into its new line of sensor solutions for smart home and building applications. Talkpool’s portfolio of LoRa-based products enable enhanced data monitoring to reduce energy use and help prevent damage in real estate. […]
Energy
DOE releases RFI on potential funding for grid-interactive efficient buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on a potential funding opportunity to demonstrate and evaluate the capacity of energy-efficient buildings to interact with one another and the grid to provide greater degrees of demand flexibility at scale. The notice […]
PNNL highlights use of deep learning to reduce energy use in buildings
Deep learning can be used for reducing energy use in buildings across the U.S. according to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PNNL is one of the United States Department of Energy national laboratories, managed by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. PNNL noted that American buildings consume roughly 40% of U.S. energy, much of which is expended […]
Honeywell intros new solution for energy efficiency in smart buildings
Honeywell has announced the launch of its new Forge Energy Optimization, a cloud-based, machine learning solution for smart buildings. The solution “continuously studies a building’s energy consumption patterns” and automatically adjusts to optimal energy saving settings without compromising occupant comfort levels, the company said in a release. The firm claims that the Honeywell Forge […]
Siemens to help Halle orchestra to improve energy efficiency
German giant Siemens said it is working to develop an integrated digital solution to help the world-famous Halle orchestra, based in Manchester, U.K., cut its costs by 35% through energy reduction. Siemens’ integrated digital solution will aim to make Halle St. Peter’s, the historic recording and rehearsal venue, highly energy efficient. The new £4.3 […]
ENGIE and C3.ai launch AI-powered energy management solution for large institutions
Global energy firm ENGIE and enterprise artificial intelligence software company C3.ai are partnering to launch“Smart Institutions”, an AI-powered, energy-as-a-service software solution for universities, municipalities, corporate campuses and hospitals. Designed by C3.ai and ENGIE Digital, the group’s software entity, “Smart Institutions” enables organizations to automatically manage their buildings and energy assets to increase sustainability, enhance […]
New York unveils new standard for energy-efficient buildings
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced best-practice standards aimed at supporting more resilient and energy efficient buildings across the state. The release of the NYStretch Energy Code – 2020 toolkit will aid municipalities interested in voluntarily adopting higher efficiency standards for new and renovated building construction projects, NYSERDA said. […]
Johnson Controls carries out smart energy project at Cornell College
Johnson Controls, a global provider of solutions for smart buildings, is making infrastructure improvements at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, to help improve energy efficiencies throughout the campus, the company said in a statement. The firm said that updates began in August with plans to remove buildings from steam heat use by the end […]
Siemens carries out smart building pilot on the Isle of Wight
German firm Siemens is carrying out an initiative in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council to implement a smart building pilot, the company said in a release. Through this pilot, the Isle of Wight council staff will have more information about energy use and environmental impact of a local leisure center, in a […]
Carbon Lighthouse secures financing for $32.6 million to expand operations
Carbon Lighthouse, a San Francisco-based firm which specializes in energy-efficient building technologies, has attracted investment for a total of $32.6 million, the company said in a statement. The round was led by a $20 million investment of Cox Enterprises. Carbon Lighthouse intends to use the new funds to continue scaling nationwide, and hire software […]