Leviton announced significant user experience enhancements to the Lumina Gateway and Lumina RF eco-system.

Countries around the world have committed to reducing pollution and their environmental footprints.

Home control is hot — and the most frequently added device within the home control category is the connected thermostat.

This client’s goal was not just producing net-zero energy or achieving a zero carbon footprint, but rather designing a home that created more energy than it consumed, allowing excess energy to be sold back to the grid. The client also required completely automatic lighting control, HVAC control and energy utilization that balanced comfort with efficiency.

While most people like the idea of conserving energy and going green, moving from theory to practice in their daily lives requires more than just a philosophy. “Everybody likes being green if it’s not too much work,” explains Gene Jordan, president of Advanced Security Engineering, an Alarm.com dealer located in Pleasanton, Calif.