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Jan. 20, 2014: Market for Building Energy Management to Grow by 19 Percent to 2018

Report Provides BEMS Market Forecast

January 20, 2014

According to a new report, “Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018,” from Reportlinker.com, global market revenues for building energy management systems (BEMS) are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 19 percent from 2013-2018.

The 156,650-square-foot, 25-floor Art Deco hotel was originally constructed in 1929.

Historic Hotel Palomar Creates History by Installing Water-Source Heat Pump

Efficiencies Contribute to LEED Designation

January 20, 2014

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The renovation focused on restoring existing historical elements, while also improving overall energy efficiency and reducing waste.

Jan. 14, 2014: Telkonet VP Appointed to U.S. Green Building Council Board

Gerrit Reinders Accepts Appointment to Fill Technology Seat

January 14, 2014

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Telkonet Inc., whose business divisions include an energy management technology platform, has announced the appointment of Gerrit Reinders, LEED AP, executive vice president of sales and marketing, to a two-year term on the board of directors of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Google to Buy Nest for $3.2 Billion

Nest to Retain Brand Identity, Company Leadership

Jen Anesi

January 14, 2014

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On Jan. 13, Google Inc. announced it had entered into an agreement to buy smart thermostat manufacturer Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash.

Jan. 7, 2014: University Nets Over $140,000 in Energy Savings During Holiday Closure

Energy Management System Dials Back More Than 3,000 Thermostats Across Campus

January 7, 2014

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An eight-day winter recess at Western Michigan University (WMU) came to an end on Jan. 2, with the school’s offices returning to normal business hours and the final tally of energy savings during the period estimated to come in at more than $140,000.

Jan. 3, 2014: Power-Flo Technologies and US Energy Group Announce Merger

The Merger Brings a Comprehensive Approach to Energy Management Products and Services

January 3, 2014

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Jerry DiCunzolo, president and CEO of Power-Flo Technologies Group, and Jerry Pindus, president and CEO of US Energy Group, have announced the merger of the two companies. Power-Flo Technologies Group is adding US Energy Group to its corporate portfolio of energy companies.

Heat pumps have several energy efficiency ratings that can be used to describe their performance, such as the 22 SEER, 10 HSPF iQ Drive heat pump shown here. (Photo courtesy of Nordyne)

The Science of HVAC Efficiency Ratings

Specific Formulas Clearly Define System Precision

Joanna R. Turpin

December 30, 2013

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With a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms now available to describe the energy efficiency of HVAC equipment, contractors have all the information necessary to educate their customers about how their systems will perform when installed correctly.

More than 300 contractors attended the GeoFarm event sponsored by ClimateMaster.

GeoFarm Teaches HVAC Professionals

Participants Learned About and Observed All Aspects of a Geothermal System

Raj Hiremath

December 30, 2013

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The day-long event included a variety of comprehensive, hands-on opportunities for participants to learn about and observe all aspects of a geothermal system — from equipment specification, to loop-field drilling and trenching, to system controls programming.

Jackson Systems: Energy Management System

December 30, 2013

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The Web Comfort Energy Management System is an innovative integrated energy management system for half the cost of DDC. The Web Comfort Energy Manager receives input from sensors, local controls, and metering devices.

Onset: Energy Monitoring Kit

December 30, 2013

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Onset is highlighting the HOBO kWh Monitoring Kit, a low-cost, portable system for measuring and recording energy consumption in buildings. The new kit bundles a matchbox-sized HOBO State data logger with Continental Control System’s revenue-grade kWh and current sensors.