Building automation systems (BASs) and open-source software are two areas of interest for me, so I’d like to share some thoughts on how they intersect, at least from the exposure I’ve had to them.
Dick Pope, segment head for connected devices and application center of competence at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, discusses connected devices, smart infrastructure, the future of American buildings, and more.
“There’s no question in my mind that we are moving toward a near-zero emissions economy,” said Lessans. “If the HVAC industry focuses on solutions to decarbonize building operations, it has a chance to write its own future.”
Siemens AG joins previous investors including Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, OGCI Climate Investments, and WIND Ventures to accelerate company expansion.