building energy system News
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eSight Energy exhibited with Yorkland controls at the OMC conference in Canada
On July 13th-14th eSight Energy exhibited with Yorkland Controls at the Ontario Association of School Business Officials, 63rd Annual OMC Workshop event in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Thank you to those who stopped by at the show! To learn how Yorkland and eSight work with school districts to implement full end-to-end building energy management systems, resulting in reduction of energy ...
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The Global Market for Building Energy Management Systems will Reach Over $23bn by 2017, Predicts Memoori Research
In 2013, the total world sales of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) will be $16.7 billion at an installed value and Memoori forecasts that it will grow to $23.14 billion by 2017. This represents a CAGR of approximately 8.4% over the 5-year period. Energy savings remain the key driver for the BEMS & EEM markets. Global attention is on the efficient use of energy resources and ...
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NREL Partnership Successes Help Transform National Energy Landscape
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) Technology Transfer Director Anne Miller enjoys the drive out to Denver International Airport (DIA)—but not because of her destination. Instead, she has been fascinated to watch as the Peña Station NEXT zero energy campus emerged from the high plains near the airport. The change—like so many others—was enabled by a ...
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Governor Snyder Leads the Way on Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Michigan
Governor Snyder delivered a key energy policy speech today, addressing the importance of energy efficiency, renewable power and pollution reduction for Michigan’s economy. Following is reaction from Rebecca Stanfield, Midwest Program Policy Director with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): "Michigan’s best bet is clean energy. Governor Snyder's remarks point the way to a ...
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NYPA Research Leads to Increased Power Line Transfer Capability
November 7, 2016 -- A study by the New York Power Authority has provided a basis for strengthening the state's power grid by enhancing the power flow capability of the existing Marcy South power circuits from Central New York to the Catskills. Engineer Ben Shperling recently presented the results of this research at the CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems) Biennial Session ...
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DOE Releases Strategy for Building Cyber-Resilient Energy Systems
The U.S. Department of Energy this week (June 15) released the congressionally-directed National Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) Strategy to provide a framework for enhancing engineering training, tools, and practices to build resilient clean energy systems designed to withstand cyber threats. The Strategy encourages the incorporation of cybersecurity technology early in the design lifecycle of ...
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New VPLog-i-R: current transducer with Modbus interface
VPInstruments, manufacturer and worldwide supplier of measurement and monitoring equipment for compressed air and gas, now offers the proven VPLog-i current sensor in a new version with Modbus interface. The VPLog-i-R is the only Rogowski type current sensor with RS485 (Modbus RTU) output. You can now connect multiple VPLog-i-R sensors with other Modbus RTU devices to a PLC or smart data ...
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Hitachi to Acquire of ABB's Power Grids Business
Hitachi, Ltd. has decided to acquire the world-leading power grids business from ABB Ltd and has signed an agreement with ABB. Hitachi plans to initially acquire an 80.1% stake in the power grids business and expects to close the acquisition in the first half of 2020, making power grids a consolidated subsidiary. Hitachi has entered into a purchase option to acquire the remaining 19.9% stake in ...
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United States must grasp opportunity to build sustainable energy system
The United States is in a strong position to deliver a reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today as it released a review of U.S. energy policy. To do so, however, the country must establish a more stable and co-ordinated strategic approach for the energy sector than has been the case in the past. The IEA report ...
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Seminars show how to design and deliver efficient, compliant heat networks
How to improve heat network efficiency, and the Competitions & Markets Authority's (CMA) proposed regulation of the district and community heating sector, will be under discussion at two free breakfast seminars this autumn – hosted by Switch2 Energy and Winckworth Sherwood. The first event on Thursday 27 September will look at how to optimise heat network performance by taking a more ...
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Total World Sales of Building Energy Management Systems Hit $13.39b in 2011, Says Memoori Research
The size of the world market for Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS); DDC controls that monitor and control environmental plant in industrial and commercial buildings was $13.39 billion in 2011 and Memoori forecasts that in 2016 the market will be worth approximately $18.78 billion. Industrial and commercial buildings consume 40% of all generated electrical power. Interfacing this building ...
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How to turn blueprints green
Open-source program developed at MIT allows architects and engineers to optimize a building’s energy systems early in the design process Even in today’s increasingly energy-conscious world, it’s rare for the subject of energy efficiency to be addressed in the early stages of designing a new building, whether it’s a single-family home or a large factory or office building. Typically, issues about ...
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Argonne National Laboratory Helps to Make Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Cybersecure
As more electric vehicles hit the road, charging stations are popping up across the United States. The benefits go beyond curbing carbon emissions from road travel. These systems can also link to the electric grid through smart charging, drawing power when overall demand is low and feeding it back to the grid when needed. Any digital device needs cybersecurity precautions, and connected vehicle ...
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Energy Efficient Buildings on NREL Campus to be Celebrated on June 4
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recently completed construction of several award-winning, energy efficient buildings on its campus in Golden, Colo. On June 4, leaders from NREL and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will recognize and celebrate NREL’s three latest LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum buildings ...
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KORE Collaborates with Kigen and Energy Web for Smart Grid Applications
KORE, a leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS), with support from Kigen, the pioneers of OPEN IoT SAFE technology, and Energy Web, the non-profit focused on building operating systems for energy grids, announced this week a collaboration that provides a secure and global connectivity solution for smart grid applications, designed with eSIM ...
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Boost for business energy efficiency and electricity sector investment
Business, industry and other organisations will get help to cut their energy costs with £10 million available this year to improve efficiency and reduce energy demand, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey announced at last week's CBI Energy Conference. He also unveiled new plans that will remove barriers to investment in energy infrastructure. Mr Davey told the conference that the ...
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How to improve communal heating efficiency in tower blocks
Improving the efficiency of communal heating in tower blocks is the topic of a presentation by Switch2 Energy's Ian Allan to Manchester's Housing Asset Management Conference on Thursday 19 July. Heat networks are one of the most effective methods for decarbonising heat in high density housing, but it is essential that they operate at peak performance to live up to their potential to deliver ...
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TVA Accepts Bids for New Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Projects
The Tennessee Valley Authority is building the energy system of the future, and is calling on the nation's top utility-scale solar and battery storage developers to submit proposals for projects that can be completed by the end of 2024. Proposals must be submitted by July 20, 2021. Developers can review TVA's request for proposal and submit bids at ...
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Small and medium businesses: An untapped energy efficiency market
Large businesses represent the vast majority of commercial-sector energy consumption worldwide, and it makes sense that energy efficiency service providers and technology vendors have mostly tailored their offerings to major enterprises. However, according to the U.S. Census, there are 1.3 million businesses in the United States with 500 or fewer employees, compared to just 12,000 large ...
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Raising heat network performance: Switch2 Energy publishes checklist and guide
Community heating specialist Switch2 Energy has published a free non-technical checklist and guide to help housing managers improve the efficiency of their heat networks and bring down costs for residents. "Older communal heating systems may not have been designed, commissioned and implemented to modern standards," said Steve Coates, Head of Heat Networks for Switch2 Energy. "Our checklist is ...
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