Green Getting Noticed

ASSA ABLOY Reaches New Sustainability Milestone

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Intelligent Building Automation Technologies Market Worth $118.7 Billion By 2026

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The intelligent building automation technologies market is anticipated to reach more than $118.7 billion by 2026, according to a new research published by Polaris Market Research.

ASSA ABLOY Shares Important Considerations for Door Security Solutions in the Built Environment

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:45:39 -0400

As we look ahead to the coming year, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the learning moments of 2017 ― the areas where the security industry learned, grew and shifted thinking to better provide products and solutions for buildings of all types, across all industries.

Winsted Receives Greenguard Gold Certification

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:15:00 -0400

Winsted Corporation announced that they have received GREENGUARD Gold Certification

LVC Green Practices

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:25:00 -0400

Something the security industry may not know about LVC is that it practices a multi-pronged approach to being green.

ASSA ABLOY Advances Sustainability Goals With The Addition Of Seven Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:00:00 -0400

ASSA ABLOY announced the completion of an additional seven Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

HID Global Celebrates LEED Platinum Certification for Its New World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400

HID Global® announced at a ceremony and celebration event that its world headquarters and North American operations center in Austin has been LEED® Platinum certified and, according to the company, is the only industrial manufacturing facility in the state of Texas awarded this distinction.

Survey Reports Strong ENERGY STAR Brand Awareness

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:53:10 -0400

In the fall of 2013, members of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) conducted the 14h national survey for consumer awareness of ENERGY STAR.

Vivint Solar Expands Maryland Presence Into North Baltimore And Frederick Areas

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:51:00 -0400

Vivint Solar, a full-service residential solar provider, announced its growing presence in Maryland with expansion into the North Baltimore and Frederick areas.

Reduce Lighting Control Project Audit and Design Time With New Lutron Energi Advisor App

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:46:38 -0400

Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, Pa., a provider of energy-saving, wireless light and shade control, is making it simpler than ever to propose and evaluate a Lutron lighting control solution for retrofit applications, according to the company.

Leviton OmniTouch 7 Wins Human Interface Product of the Year at Consumer Electronics Show

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:43:32 -0400

Leviton announced its OmniTouch 7 touchscreen was recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association's TechHome Division with the 2014 Mark of Excellence (MOE) Award of Human Interface of Product of the Year.

Alarm.com Wins Energy Efficiency Product of the Year from the Consumer Electronic Association

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:39:00 -0400

Alarm.com won the Consumer Electronic Association's (CEA) Mark of Excellence Award for its Geo-Services technology.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Would Buy a Smart Thermostat if Combined with Rebate

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:29:52 -0400

New Parks Associates research shows consumer adoption of smart thermostats could expand significantly if paired with utility rebate programs.

Mobile Apps Will Drive Extended Smart Home Services

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:26:17 -0400

Parks Associates announced new research indicating in-app purchases could generate new revenue sources for smart home systems.

CEA Studies Offers Eye-Opening Statistics on Energy Efficiency, Security and More

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:21:13 -0400

Home automation technologies that offer energy efficiency are the most popular type of installed home technologies among U.S. consumers, according to the latest study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, Arlington, Va.

More than Half-a-Billion Wireless Smart Home Monitoring Devices to be Installed Worldwide by 2018

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:55:49 -0400

The smart home concept is increasingly moving center stage and demand for wireless devices continues to grow. In 2013, sales of wireless embedded smart home monitoring devices, including contact and motion sensors, smart thermostats and smart plugs, grew to 17.23 million, almost double shipments in 2012.

Schneider Electric to host Xperience Efficiency Event

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:38:42 -0400

The kickoff of Schneider Electric’s Xperience Efficiency 2013 Global Event Series will take place in Washington D.C. Tuesday, June 4.

Protect America Ditches Paper Billing and Inefficient Packaging as Part of Green Initiative

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:06:49 -0400

Protect America Inc., a provider of wireless home security solutions, announced an effort to reduce its environmental impact.

Choosing Green’s Business Benefits

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Since SDM started covering the industry’s green there has been a shift in the conversation.

Fike Builds Out Responsible &Sustainable Manufacturing Program

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:24:00 -0400

Fike Corporation, Blue Springs, Mo., contributed more than 50,000 trees to American Forest’s Global ReLeaf program.

Graybar named "Greenest of the Green"

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has received the 2013 “Greenest of the Green” award.

Welcome: From the SDM Editors

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:32:00 -0400

‘Green’ is more than a color. It is environmental responsibility. It is good business. It sparks passion from employees. It garners respect. It meets growing regulations. Unfortunately, many of the positive “green” actions by the physical security industry have previously been invisible. Every day, the SDM editors take on the challenge to cover what the industry is doing, and we don’t want to miss out on something as vital as the environment.

What Companies Slashed Carbon Emissions, Equal to 45,000 Acres of Pine Forests?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In celebration of Earth Day, Johnson Controls released its Top Earth Day Champions list to highlight organizations saving the carbon equivalent of 45,000 acres of pine forests through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at their facilities. That’s the interesting part — which organizations and vertical markets made the list.

Will HGTV’s Green Home Sweepstakes Accelerate Trend?