The Green Pen

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.

Expand Your Offerings: Technology Meets Energy Management

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Technology has come a long way from the early days of home automation 25+ years ago. Back then people were no different than they are today; eager to go with a new idea that will save money.

Sustainable Solar Savings

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

As the chief financial officer at Electric Guard Dog, a company that has been one of the original pioneers in renewable energy for the security industry, I’ve studied our system for the cost/benefit ratio of our investment in solar power in detail.

Turning the Surveillance Industry Green For Earth Day

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly.

Panasonic Finds Treasure in Recycling

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As a manufacturer headquartered in an island nation, Panasonic is keenly aware of the burden that is placed on the environment and the responsibility that every individual and corporation must assume in stewarding its health and preservation.

SIA Recognizes Green Solutions

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400

The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. It has been in existence since 1979. Each year at ISC West, the NPS program recognizes outstanding contributions to the protection of life and property in residential, commercial and institutional settings. Judging panels composed of industry experts select winners in various categories. The most coveted awards are the Judges’ Choice Award and the Best New Product Award.

Electronic Contracts: Legally ‘Going Green’

LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:50:00 -0400

There are a variety of ways for an alarm company to spread its green footprint. One of the most commonly discussed and easily considered areas of going green is the reduction of the use of paper.

The ‘Green’ Pillar of Sustainability

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:24:00 -0400

‘Green’ is more than a word. It is good business. It is a journey. It is also one of three pillars of sustainability. Using the words “green” and “sustainability” is not a case of “You say ‘po-tay-toe,’ I say ‘po-tah-toe.’” Although the two terms are intricately related, they are not interchangeable.

The Secure, Green Building Has Arrived

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

For convenience, cost and efficiency, building managers are looking for a single point of control for all systems that make up the security and building automation functions. The secure, “green” building has arrived.

Home Energy Management: It’s All About The Platform

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

For consumers, the market for home energy management technology and products has, all at once, become highly frenzied yet tremendously exciting. From sleek, standalone ‘smart thermostats’ to solutions tightly integrated with the security system to new broadband-based home energy offerings from large cable and telco providers, consumers must not only decide which tool fits with their particular lifestyle, but which underlying platform offers the most stability and value.

Start Simply When Entering the Sustainability Market

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

As energy costs continue to rise, consumers are becoming more and more interested in ways to reduce and monitor their energy consumption. This trend presents an enormous opportunity for technology professionals who are already working in the home.

Smaller Scale

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The ever-changing risk landscape requires security in places that transcend traditional geographies. Because of the requirement for enhanced security in these areas, organizations that operate in disperse and geographically challenging environments, such as oil refineries, parking lots, chemical facilities and transportation, require technologies that can help secure vast spaces.

The Electric Guard Dog: The Dividends of Solar-Powered Security

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

The Electric Guard Dog, Columbia, S.C., is a pioneer in renewable energy for the security industry. The company's founder, Bill Mullis, developed and patented the flagship product that utilizes solar power more than 20 years ago.

A Fresh Take on LEED

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

Since its inception, LEED has been at the forefront of the green building industry, pushing those new to green building to adopt sustainable practices and encouraging tried-and-true experts to bring their specialties to the table.

BLOG: Going Green with HID Global

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:15:00 -0400

Corporate America has entered an age when corporate social responsibility is more than just an altruistic pursuit. Companies of all sizes, in all industries, are feeling pressure to save money and simultaneously meet the growing demand for environmental responsibility and accountability.

BLOG: Do You Know the 5 Hidden Ways to Go Green With Video Surveillance?

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy.