The geothermal industry has a lot going on at the moment. Federal tax incentives, or lack thereof, currently dominate the discussion, but manufacturers are releasing new, intelligent geothermal products all the time.
A smart grid is an integrated system of utilities, consumers, and distributed-energy resources that allows for two-way communications throughout the grid. The smart grid market is expected to surpass $400 billion worldwide by 2020. As a result, the expertise of HVAC contractors will only become more important with the ongoing development of smart homes, smart devices, and home automation systems integrated by the Internet of Things (IoT).
AT&T and Carrier® announced the addition of AT&T wireless connectivity on commercial HVAC equipment with Carrier® SMART Service, a remote connectivity and advanced analytics solution. This new offering uses the AT&T network to help collect and analyze chiller operating performance to deliver pre-emptive service solutions.
The thermostat market has evolved to cater to modern customers’ ever increasing needs. Today, people look to their smartphones for nearly everything, including banking, home security, and, of course, the ability to manage their indoor comfort levels.
The Liebert SRCTM Mini-Split Cooling System and Liebert Mini-Mate2 Ceiling Mounted Precision Cooling System are now available with the iCOM™ CMS Monitoring and Control System that enables remote monitoring, management, and alarm troubleshooting for information technology (IT) managers and service technicians.
This Internet of Things (IoT) and Wi-Fi-enabled smart condensate neutralizer is able to convert any water heater or boiler into a smart device, which ensures users never run the risk of acidic corrosion in drains and pipes. telliBot comes with robotic sensors that can remotely monitor water temperatures and warn users if there is any water leakage on the floor.
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Distech Controls, has signed an agreement with Cochrane Supply & Engineering, an industrial internet of things (IoT) distributor, to expand Distech Controls’ sales footprint in Michigan, Kentucky, and parts of Ohio.
Future Market Insights (FMI) delivers key insights on the commercial refrigeration systems market in its latest report. According to the report, the U.S. commercial refrigeration systems market is projected to expand at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent in terms of value over the forecast period.