Green Solutions

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.

Legrand Installs Fuel Cell at West Hartford Headquarters

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:49:53 -0400

Legrand, North America has installed a 500kW, solid-oxide fuel cell system to provide cleaner and more efficient power to its headquarters in West Hartford, Conn. The Fuel Cell will sit adjacent to the company’s corporate offices and Wiremold manufacturing facility, and is expected to produce up to 88 percent of the electricity to every building on its 263,000-square-foot, 100-year-old campus.

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.

A Snapshot of Sustainability in the Security Industry: 2014

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

The time certainly is ripe for security industry businesses that are involved in sustainability. First movers are blazing a profitable path to the sustainable future and demonstrating the value of going green to companies that are preparing to dive into what will soon be the “new normal.”

HAI by Leviton Announces KNX Gateway

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:59:14 -0400

HAI by Leviton, Melville, N.Y. announced the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton’s Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX’s standardized network communications BUS protocol.

HAI by Leviton Announces Yale Real Living™ as Latest Connectivity Partner

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:54:20 -0400

HAI by Leviton, Melville, N.Y., announced that Yale Real Living™ has been added as a Connectivity Partner, allowing two-way integration with Yale’s ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks.

Alarm.com Offers Location-Based Thermostat Automation through Geo-Services

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:51:10 -0400

Alarm.com, Vienna, Va., a provider of interactive security and connected home services, announced key enhancements to its Geo-Services offering, including location-based thermostat automation and video recording options.

Alarm.com Launches Energy Monitoring Services

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:47:14 -0400

Alarm.com, Vienna, Va., a provider of interactive security and connected home services, announced its new Energy Monitoring solution that provides consumers with a view of their whole home and individual device energy usage, fully integrated through the Alarm.com website and mobile apps with their security, video and home automation services.

Lutron Lighting Control Capabilities Add Energy-Savings Value to Honeywell Home Automation Systems

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:01:01 -0400

Most residential and commercial models from Honeywell’s VISTA series of alarm panels now support lighting, shade and temperature control technology from Lutron Electronics, giving security and home-automation professionals a greater range of options when designing connected-home systems for their customers.

Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly eContracts Save Time & Money For Monitronics Dealers

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:40:59 -0400

Following a successful pilot phase, Dallas-based Monitronics International’s electronic “eContract” application — designed to eliminate the hard-copy paperwork that is traditionally filled out for a new customer contract — is now available in production for its Authorized Dealer program.

DAQ Launches EntroWatch Access Control System

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:49:00 -0400

Addressing emerging requirements in the commercial security market, DAQ Electronics, Piscataway, N.J., released EntroWatch, a PoE/PoE+ native BACnet® access control system that enables integration with security and building management.

Emergency Phone Tower Reduces Eco Footprint

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:54:00 -0400

Talk-A-Phone has designed a lightweight aluminum construction emergency phone tower for reduced ecological footprint and one-person installation.

System Provides Flexibility in Energy Choices

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:17:00 -0500

Rosewater Energy Group introduced its Residential Energy Storage Hub, designed to allow homeowners to take advantage of renewable energy sources and harness all power that comes into their home.

Allure Energy Launches Proximity-Based Energy Management Platform at CES

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Allure Energy Inc., Austin, Texas, introduced its latest product, EverSense 2.0 at CES in Las Vegas.

Optex & Sloan Partner for Solar-Powered Solution

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:19:00 -0500

Optex Co. Ltd. announced that Sloan Security Technologies Inc. integrated Optex sensor/detector products into the GenLux® line of security poles. The platform uses a wrap-around solar laminate to provide reliable off-grid power to sensors and surveillance devices, Optex stated. The sensors/detectors increase the efficiency of the poles by triggering cameras based on detector activity.

Energy Squad: New Distributor Is ‘Green’ Tech

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:49:00 -0500

A new distribution company, which made its debut at CEDIA Expo 2012 in September, aims to provide professional systems integrators with access to the latest in environmentally friendly consumer and custom electronics products and services.

‘Green’ Distributor Makes Official Debut at CEDIA EXPO 2012

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Energy Squad, a new distribution company on a mission to provide the green technology customers need, made its official debut to the custom installation industry at CEDIA EXPO 2012.

Reuse, Refurbish, Recycle…and Actually Make Money

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In the past, being environmentally responsible could mean spending more money, but with a unique program from American Communications, Irving, Texas, that is not the case.

Monitronics Dealers To Go Paperless With ‘E-Contract’ Application

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

Monitronics International's new application, eContract, enables its dealers to fill out contract information electronically. The new application eliminates the hard-copy paperwork that is traditionally filled out for a new customer contract.

ASSA ABLOY Offers Energy-Efficient Sustainable Access Control Solutions

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

ASSA ABLOY'S intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Wi-Fi access control products operate over a facility’s already existing wired and wireless local area network (LAN), to conserve energy consumption, reduce installation costs and provide additional benefits.

Green is a ‘Touch’ Away

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Honeywell’s 6280i Tuxedo Touch™ touchscreen highlights the growing trend of residential security systems to become increasingly intertwined with other home systems, including energy management, lighting controls, HVAC, and other “green” opportunities — designed to help homeowners improve comfort while saving money and respecting the earth.

HAI Smart Grid Product Line Granted ZigBee Smart Energy Gold Certification

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:53:00 -0400

Home Automation Inc. (HAI), New Orleans, a manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that its wireless energy management suite was certified as a golden unit for ZigBee® Smart Energy Profile 1.1.

Honeywell Announces Pro-Watch Program to Help Integrators Create Smarter Buildings

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:35:00 -0400

Honeywell announced a new training and certification program to help integrators become proficient with the company’s Pro-Watch® Integration Kit, a software development kit designed to create smarter buildings that fold security into building management functions.

Schneider Electric Powers up Electric Vehicles in the Home

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:57:00 -0500

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers residential and commercial electric vehicle charging solutions. Available immediately, the EVlink™ residential electric vehicle (EV) charger is a simple, easy-to-install, and user-friendly solution for recharging vehicles at home.

Schneider Electric Enables ‘Wiser’ Energy Management for Utilities, Consumers

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:29:00 -0500

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers the Wiser™ Energy Management System, a demand management solution for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and improves grid efficiency.

Smaller Packaging With Big Sustainability Results

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Yale Locks & Hardware’s redesigned and scaled-back packaging for the company’s 1800 Series, 2100 Series and 7000 Series of exit devices shows that less can be more — more efficient, more economical and more environmentally friendly.

Environmentally Friendly Work Surfaces

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:14:00 -0400

An environmentally friendly work surface option for control room consoles, called Marmoleum from Winsted Corporation, is made of natural and sustainable raw materials, which emit no volatile organic compounds and are completely biodegradable.

Visonic and iControl Partner to Expand OpenHome Ecosystem

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

iControl Networks Inc, Palo Alto, Calif., a provider of broadband home management, and Visonic Ltd., Tel-Aviv, Israel, a developer and manufacturer of wireless home security and safety systems and components, have partnered to integrate Visonic security peripherals into the iControl OpenHome™ software platform.