Going Green!

SALTO Systems Earns Certified Carbon Neutral Certification

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has received carbon-neutral certification across all of its operations.

ASSA ABLOY’s Rockwood Products Receive GreenCircle Certification

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0400

ASSA ABLOY announced the company’s latest GreenCircle Certifications and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for architectural door accessories, which include the following Rockwood Products: locking pull LP3301; MegaTek pulls; MezzoTek pulls; GeoMetek pulls; BandWidth pulls; vandal resistant pull; offset pull and push bar; pull plates including 105x70C, 107x70C, and 111x70C; as well as ASSA ABLOY glass solutions products 4-in. square and tapered door rails, and the PDU8000-3 panic device.

Help SDM Recognize Earth Day April 22

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:54:48 -0500

All throughout the security industry, there's plenty of “green” activity to celebrate. Join SDM from now through Earth Day on April 22, 2016, as we work to highlight “green” efforts from around the industry in a special “green” April print edition of SDM and at www.SDMmag.com/Green.

The Connected Home and Energy Management

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:55:06 -0400

At Alarm.com, we have more than 1 million homes signed on to our Connected Home platform, giving us plenty of insight about the power of connecting all the home’s critical devices together through a single technology platform.

Staying Up to Date on Sustainability Resources

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:14:34 -0400

There are a lot of acronyms and big programs frequently mentioned when talking about sustainability in business. Here is a list of some of the programs and resources available to you.

7 Ways to Start: Sustainability in Your Security Company

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:12:00 -0400

Businesses that do not have a sustainability program in place may wonder where to start. Matthew Ladd, president and chief operating officer of The Protection Bureau, Exton, Pa., offers a few starting points for CEOs, presidents and owners of companies who are ready to begin or improve their journeys.

Expanding Opportunities to Offer Sustainable Options in the Home

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:08:00 -0400

Home energy management options, lighting control, solar power (and much more) offers home owners sustainable, green options, which is the theme of this month’s smartHOME e-news in honor of Earth Month (April) and Earth Day (April 22, 2014).

iSecurity 2013 Brings You an Environmentally Friendly Tradeshow Experience

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:04:00 -0400

iSecurity is free, virtual, easy to navigate, and fun! But did you know it’s also green? According to Travelfootprint.com, traveling via airplane may release between 240 and 350 grams CO2 per passenger-km.

Thinking of a New or Upgraded Office Recycling Program?

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

The Green Biz breaks down recycling in multiple ways, including offering an action plan, warning of some of the “reality checks” you should know when starting a program, and offers other great resources.

How do you Increase Your Businesses Profits By Minimizing Greenhouse Gases?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:57:00 -0400

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the major greenhouse (GH) gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. These gases are credited with heating the atmosphere and depleting the ozone layer.

Is the Cloud Green?

ddunkel@psasecurity.com (Dan Dunkel) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:56:00 -0400

In keeping with the spirit of the SDM “Going Green” issue this month, the question posed above seems appropriate and the answer appears to be yes.

October is Energy Awareness Month

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Accessing the ‘Green’ Side of Access Control

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:03:00 -0400

There is a natural connection between energy management and access control. A key area of energy management is the connection between energy consumption and occupancy. Access control systems provide the data that building automation systems need to manage energy usage.

Saving Millions of Feet of Coax

slaytonsolutions@sbcglobal.net (Dave Engebretson) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:21:00 -0400

When asked by the SDM editors to write a column highlighting “green” concepts, it started me thinking about environmental impact. The more we as an industry can reuse existing cabling the less earthly resources are needed, not to mention that dealers can provide clients with upgraded systems at very competitive costs. What about those millions of feet of coax we have collectively installed in the past 40 years?

Color My World Green!

roy@staysafe.net (Roy Pollack) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:06:00 -0400

How much do you know about green in security installations?

Playing Their Part

sheinm@bnpmedia.com (Maggie Shein) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:28:00 -0400

The “green movement” has permeated the security industry on a number of levels from corporate and internal sustainability initiatives to green products and customer offerings. Manufacturers, dealers and integrators are playing their part in the movement with everything from simple, cost-cutting initiatives to documented corporate sustainability policies. Motivations involve a combination of corporate responsibility, the bottom line, and the ability to do business with customers that require a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint.

Gas Pains? Some ‘Treatments’ Tame Pump Trouble

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

For David Wade, group director for supply chain at ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., one turning point in managing his 7,000 vehicles and their costs was transforming a transactional relationship with his fleet management company into “a more collaborative, strategic relationship based on a multi-year horizon.

Security Industry’s ‘Green Day’ Is Coming

derekrice@gmail.com (Derek Rice) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:42:00 -0400

Fact: the popularity of — and end user demand for — HD and megapixel video are increasing every day. Fact: the detail HD and megapixel video provide drive up the file sizes of that video. Fact: larger file sizes create greater storage needs. Fact: regardless of application, from small to large to gigantic systems, video needs to be stored somewhere for some period of time.

The Green Bottom Line

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:50:00 -0400

As energy costs continue to rise in the slowly recovering economy, some homeowners are looking for ways to save money. At the same time, other homeowners have an interest in reducing their impact on the environment and reduced energy use. Security integrators who offer home automation along with energy consumption monitoring services and products can help these homeowners discover how they can conserve energy and save money while creating a healthy bottom line.

Green and Growing? A Closer Look at the Industry’s Green Opportunities

zaludb@bnpmedia.com (Bill Zalud) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Many electronic system contractors (ESC) often know green as motorized shades, LED lighting and home energy management and monitoring. Courtney Baker sees a bigger green. “These are major areas that the dealer/installer community can affect; but being green is a lot more than just saving energy. It is also about indoor air quality, water efficiency indoor and outdoor, material selection and generally being aware of how [a client’s] home ‘should’ work.”

The Tech Side of LEED

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Technology is essential to green building. While sustainability is rooted in basic concepts, such as conserving resources and creating healthier indoor environments, it is often technology that helps accomplish these goals.

LEED Project Certification Data Report Introduced

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF), a title insurance company, announced the availability of the LEED Project Certification Data Report for LEED certified properties in the United States and abroad.

Go Green without Breaking the Bank

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:53:00 -0400

New construction takes a lot of the glory when it comes to showcasing highly sustainable elements, but managers, owners and operators of existing facilities can implement new systems without taking a huge bite out of the budget.

ScanSource Adds Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Headquarters

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

ScanSource Inc., Greenville, S.C., a value-added distributor of specialty technology products, recently partnered with Thurso Power Systems LLC to install a ChargePoint® networked charging station at its Greenville headquarters.

GREEN is the New BLACK in Security

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Dealers and vendors share how small- and large-scale environmentally friendly programs are helping lower their bottom lines and run more responsible businesses. Who said it ain’t easy being green?

Dealer Experiences In The Green World

joanengebretson@cs.com (Joan Engebretson) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:33:00 -0400

As consumers become more and more aware of environmental issues, they are becoming increasingly interested in the idea of “green” living or minimizing the impact of their lifestyles on the

Security Dealers See How Green Initiatives Impact Their Bottom Lines

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:40:00 -0400

In the past decade, “green” discourse has emerged both in personal circles as well as in businesses. The color has come to be associated with a variety of practices

Home Energy Management Can Power Next-Level RMR

zaludb@bnpmedia.com (Bill Zalud) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:14:00 -0400

Homeowners can control their use of energy through a smart phone that can access their account on the Web. Photo courtesy of Alarm.com A Z-Wave enabled thermostat becomes part of the...