Within the last century, massive population and economic growth have accelerated the global consumption of energy to unprecedented levels, with nearly 30% of the world’s total energy being consumed by buildings. By 2035, the yearly investment required to supply the world’s energy needs will rise to $2 trillion a year, according to the International Energy Agency […]
Energy
Schneider Electric looks to prevent failures at electrical substations
As electrical systems in commercial office buildings and facilities age, the probability for system failures and safety issues increase exponentially – resulting in costly disruptions. Now Schneider Electric has created a new thermal-environmental smart building sensor, Access Connect which allows facility managers to monitor the health of a building’s electrical equipment. The new sensors, which […]
How BEMS reduces energy costs in commercial and industrial buildings
As increasing energy costs in commercial and industrial buildings continue to be a significant challenge, more building owners are using building energy management systems (BEMS) to cut energy waste as means of improving operating costs and net operating income. Commercial buildings account for nearly 20% of U.S. energy consumption and 12% of greenhouse gas emissions, […]
Smart Building Technologies that Reduce Energy Costs
Reducing costs with smart building Thanks to the smart building, today’s structures are alive, equipped with technology that allows for automated processes of things that have, for hundreds of years, lived in dormancy. Many older buildings have the capability to become smart buildings, but owners and executives often overlook the perks of automation. Taking advantage of the smart […]