Nest Labs Inc. today announced the third generation Nest Learning Thermostat, which has a slimmer profile, a high-resolution screen that’s 40 percent larger, and an updated user interface to make it easier to read temperatures, alerts, and messages.
Since 1998, the Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has worked to collect thermostats containing mercury and properly dispose of the harmful substance by using HVAC wholesalers as collection points for contractors.
The convergence of technology, competition, and business models is leading to significant changes across the energy management industry landscape, according to a new report available from Research and Markets.
The global home energy management systems (HEMS) market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 27 percent from 2015 to 2019, according to a new market research report published by Technavio.
According to recent studies, the market for home automation products — including advanced thermostats — is poised for explosive growth. Many industry experts believe trends in consumer habits and technology are converging to create an increasing demand for these products.
Emerson Climate Technologies has announced the integration of its White-Rodgers and Flow Controls businesses into a single organization as of Oct. 1, 2015. Jack Huether, president of White-Rodgers, an Emerson executive with over 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry will assume responsibility for the new entity.
Nest Labs Inc. announced sweeping refreshes and redesigns across the company’s entire product portfolio with the introduction of Nest Cam, the second-generation Nest Protect, new features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, and a brand new app.
Fujitsu has introduced a Wi-Fi solution for its Halcyon line that allows installers to operate a Fujitsu Halcyon mini-split system from anywhere with a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
The European smart thermostat market is set to boom, according to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, which states that the European market earned revenues of $152.5 million in 2014 and forecasts that this will jump to $2.57 billion by 2019.