Energy Management

Nest 3.5: How a Learning Thermostat Company Learns

Nest 3.5: How a Learning Thermostat Company Learns

Stephen Lacey: May 17, 2013

Nest is secretive about its future plans—but the company isn’t shy about being in constant learning mode.

Boston Requires Full Disclosure of Energy Use and Emissions

Boston Requires Full Disclosure of Energy Use and Emissions

Earthtechling, Beth Buczynski: May 16, 2013

Boston officials hope that by mandating disclosure, building owners will be more likely to participate in local energy-efficiency programs.

5 Technologies to Make Government Buildings More Efficient

5 Technologies to Make Government Buildings More Efficient

Stephen Lacey: May 16, 2013

They’ve all survived the “green proving ground.”

The Science Behind Virtual Energy Audits Versus Traditional Audits

The Science Behind Virtual Energy Audits Versus Traditional Audits

Hugh Gaasch and Chris Muth: May 15, 2013

Retroficiency takes a look at why virtual audits make sense (and cents).

What Makes an Effective Virtual Energy Audit?

What Makes an Effective Virtual Energy Audit?

Stephen Lacey: May 14, 2013

The race is on to find the fastest way to assess the energy performance of buildings.

WegoWise Raises $3M to Shift Into Commercial Efficiency

WegoWise Raises $3M to Shift Into Commercial Efficiency

Katherine Tweed: May 14, 2013

Multi-family energy efficiency was only the first step.

How ‘Shadow Bids’ Could Hurt the Demand Response Market

How ‘Shadow Bids’ Could Hurt the Demand Response Market

Adam James: May 13, 2013

Are there nefarious forces lurking in the darkest corners of the smart grid?

Intelligent Efficiency: Innovations Reshaping the Energy Efficiency Market

Intelligent Efficiency: Innovations Reshaping the Energy Efficiency Market

Stephen Lacey: May 11, 2013

A free special report and the official launch of Greentech Media’s Efficiency channel

Alarm.com Acquires EnergyHub for Home Energy Management

Alarm.com Acquires EnergyHub for Home Energy Management

Katherine Tweed: May 10, 2013

Alarm.com and EnergyHub hope their big install base can lure utility partners.

This ‘Monumental Shift’ in the US Buildings Sector May Surprise You

This ‘Monumental Shift’ in the US Buildings Sector May Surprise You

Stephen Lacey: May 9, 2013

“I don’t think people truly understand what just happened.”

Hackers Penetrate Google’s Building Management System

Hackers Penetrate Google’s Building Management System

Stephen Lacey: May 8, 2013

The downside of smarter buildings: “If Google can fall victim, anyone can.”

Nest Labs Acquires MyEnergy to Grow Utility Partnerships

Nest Labs Acquires MyEnergy to Grow Utility Partnerships

Stephen Lacey, Katherine Tweed: May 7, 2013

Nest makes its first purchase to gain more utility access.

Podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Intelligent Efficiency

Podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Intelligent Efficiency

Stephen Lacey: May 7, 2013

We feature an in-depth audio report on the way IT is revolutionizing energy efficiency.

Revealed: Apple’s Not-So-Secret Energy Efficiency Efforts

Revealed: Apple’s Not-So-Secret Energy Efficiency Efforts

Eric Wesoff: May 6, 2013

The secretive company shares some energy-saving strategies.

Energy Efficiency Target Could Save Ohio Ratepayers $5.6 Billion by 2020

Energy Efficiency Target Could Save Ohio Ratepayers $5.6 Billion by 2020

Adam James: May 6, 2013

How energy efficiency may lower the price of electricity