The carbon footprint of buildings and their construction is astoundingly large, higher than the transportation sector. Altogether, buildings and their construction make up 39 percent of annual energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Status… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Energy Efficiency’
The Future of Data Center Facilities
Our data-driven world needs the appropriate infrastructures in place to continually support its exponential growth and development. Data center facilities and the technology used to create them have changed over the years as human and business relationships with analytics, apps,… Read More
Microgrids and Their Future in Smart Cities
As smart cities continue to capture the interest of many, several discussions are going on about how to supply energy efficiently and cost-effectively. Supporting city-wide infrastructure integrated with technology requires a reliable source of energy. Microgrids could be that solution!… Read More
The New Era Of Smart Buildings 2.0
Building construction has undergone many evolutions since the first buildings were made thousands of years ago, and today, buildings are smarter than ever. Smart buildings were originally defined as places that use an automated system to maintain the perfect temperature,… Read More
Building Information Modeling Is The New Model For Energy-Efficient Buildings
The global population is increasing rapidly, and as the majority of people live in urban areas, studies are estimating that over $3 trillion of investments will be needed in infrastructure every year through 2030. Buildings account for 40 percent of… Read More
Why Data Center Operations Must Become More Standardized
Data centers have evolved over the past decade from simple cost centers to efficient drivers of businesses, and have put more demands on data center availability. Companies realize that the data center is truly the heart of their business, and… Read More
Enter Schneider Electric’s Inaugural National K12 Bold Idea Contest!
Do you have a bold idea that would help transform and modernize your community? Now is the time to put those ideas on the table with Schneider Electric’s inaugural national K12 Bold Idea Contest! The contest is putting K12 school… Read More
IoT for BMS Is The Next Step In Energy Efficiency
Smart buildings and their technologies are always advancing and provide a significant reduction of the energy need for heating and cooling. While there are many steps to take towards an energy-efficiency building, IoT enables a new generation of better solutions… Read More
Why Is Power Connection Integrity So Important?
When bringing power to any electrical installation, one of the most important aspects is to have strong connections. Even the best designs or power connections that are perfectly installed can loosen over time, resulting in serious problems. Continue reading to… Read More
Solutions For Wasted Time and Energy In The Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is vital to our society, but since many facilities are open 24/7, they consume a significant amount of energy. Hospitals not only provide essential medical and health functions, they also power cafeterias, laundry services, lab and research… Read More