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07/29/2011
01:45 PM
WAGO DIN-Rail DC Current Sensors WAGO Corporation's new Feedthrough Current Sensors continuously measure DC currents to optimize photovoltaic (PV) energy production.
07/29/2011
01:44 PM
Digi Launches Wi-Fi Version of Popular XBee Module Sharing a common hardware and software footprint, low-power XBee Wi-Fi modules enable a single board design with multiple wireless frequencies and protocols
07/29/2011
01:43 PM
Distribution Automation Europe - Understand the potential of smart control and the self-healing Grid 10th-11th October 2011, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
07/29/2011
01:43 PM
ZigBee Alliance Announces 10th Standard: ZigBee Gateway First standard in new ZigBee Network Devices category
07/29/2011
01:42 PM
Advantech Launches Four Ethernet/IP-based Remote I/O Modules Designed with 2,500 VDC isolation protections, these modules are very resistant to field interference.
07/29/2011
01:41 PM
US Energy Group, Special Applied Intelligence and Sprint collaborate to make buildings more energy efficient US Energy Group and Special Applied Intelligence (Special AI) announce an agreement to deliver wireless 4G service to buildings with US Energy Group's market-leading Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
07/29/2011
01:41 PM
FM:Systems Announces Support for Autodesk Revit 2012 Products Facility professionals can integrate BIM data to manage space and maintenance
07/29/2011
01:34 PM
What is Energy Use Intensity? ASHRAE Seeks to Define, Educate Under a new initiative, ASHRAE is working to define one clear, logical metric to move the building industry toward producing net zero energy buildings by 2030.

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07/25/2011

03:35 PM
Agilewaves To Support New LEED Advanced Energy Metering Initiative Building Optimization System Designed for M&V to Track Building Performance
07/25/2011
03:34 PM
Building Manuals and Building User Guides - new BSRIA publication now launched The Building Manual is intended to be an operator's guide to the building and will capture the building's design and operation needs. It is a single document that can be used to capture all future building changes and annual summaries of energy use and maintenance work. The Building User Guide provides the occupants with a simple, quick and easy guide to the everyday functions of the building.
07/25/2011
03:33 PM
WattStopper's YouTube channel facilitates access to growing collection of informative lighting control videos Viewers can choose from numerous informative short subjects on topics ranging from installing specific controls to selecting high ROI control investments.
07/25/2011
03:32 PM
Advantech Launches a New 15" Class 1, Division 2 Certified Ruggedized 316L Stainless Steel Monitor The FPM-8151H is a Class 1, Division 2 certified monitor, meaning that it won't cause explosions if gases, vapors and/or liquids are present making this monitor idea for the oil and gas industries.
07/25/2011
03:31 PM
Industry Veteran John Pitcher Joins Serious Energy To Lead Development of Next Generation Building Optimization Platform Serious Energy today announced the next step in its strategy to increase the value of commercial real estate via its SaaS multi-application building energy optimization platform, which represents the next generation of intelligent building energy management.
07/25/2011
03:31 PM
Cooper Power Systems and Honeywell Announce ZigBee 1.1 Certification for Smart Grid Technology Joint Demand Response System Using Honeywell UtilityPRO Thermostat and Cooper Power Systems Yukon Technology Meets ZigBee Standard, Gives Utilities and Homeowners Greater Control of Energy Use
07/25/2011
03:29 PM
HORNE LLP and E2America Announce Agreement to Provide Counsel on Energy Efficiency Technologies HVAC optimization supplier and accounting specialist to advise commercial enterprises on benefits of implementing energy efficient technology

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07/20/2011

11:01 AM
Industry Veteran John PItcher Joins Serious Energy to Lead Development of Next Generation Building Optimization PlatformSerious Energy today announced the next step in its strategy to increase the value of commercial real estate via its SaaS multi-application building energy optimization platform, which represents the next generation of intelligent building energy management.
07/20/2011
11:00 AM
U.S. Department of Energy releases six fact sheets to help facilities managers, state, and local energy officials benchmark performance-based efficiency improvements The fact sheets are directed at municipal, state, and federal government buildings, healthcare facilities, universities, colleges, and K-12 schools.
07/20/2011
10:59 AM
Serious Energy Furthers The Strategic Role that Facility Teams Play in Creating More Valuable Buildings Launches new release of SeriousEnergy Manager Enterprise Energy Efficiency Platform
07/20/2011
10:58 AM
DataNab Expands Range of 1-Wire Sensor Solutions 1-Wire Sensors minimize costs for temperature and humidity sensing in control and monitoring applications
07/20/2011
10:57 AM
Revised Smart Energy Version 2.0 Draft 0.7 Document Available For Public Comment 30-day public comment period begins July 15/11
07/20/2011
10:56 AM
QualityLogic Selected by OpenADR Alliance for Test Tool Development OpenADR's selection of QualityLogic to develop a test tool makes the company the independent test tool vendor for OpenADR 2.0 certified products.
07/20/2011
10:55 AM
HomePlug Powerline Alliance Responds to Booming Interest Among Asia's Equipment and Design Manufacturers One Day Technical Summit Offers In-Depth Briefings on HomePlug Technologies
07/20/2011
10:53 AM
ISA BASTIG Update from 6/27 Meeting With a variety of industries and firms represented it is felt that we are off to a great start. We have a solid base to build on, proven standards, and set of certifications that encompass what we all do. All present felt this was one of the informative conferences in a while.

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07/12/2011
01:28 PM
OpenADR Alliance Selects Intertek and QualityLogic for Product Compliance Testing and Test Tool Development The selection follows competitive process through a recent Request for Proposals (RFP) process seeking companies to bid on the supply of test tools and testing and certification services.
07/12/2011
01:28 PM
Schneider Electric to Deliver Transformational Energy Management Capability with Cisco Collaboration provides innovative solution that manages energy use across the entire building portfolio
07/12/2011
01:27 PM
EMerge Alliance Adds New Members to its DC Power Standards Movement GE, Intel, Universal Electric, PulseStar, Power-One, NextEnergy Center and Dynamic Supplier Alignment join consortium
07/12/2011
01:26 PM
Invensys Operations Management Selected as Microsoft Industry Partner of the Year The award recognizes Invensys Operations Management for excellence and innovation in using Microsoft-based solutions to help its manufacturing and infrastructure management customers achieve operational excellence.
07/12/2011
01:25 PM
Belimo ZG-JSL linkage offering the quickest install designed with ease in mind. Belimo ZG-JSL linkage offering the quickest install designed with ease in mind.
07/12/2011
01:23 PM
Certified OPC Training in Edmonton - August 2011 Registration deadline: July 25


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07/08/2011
01:36 PM
Pitstopping - BSRIA's reality checking process for Soft Landings. Recent post-occupancy evaluations of new buildings, often featuring the latest technical innovation and renewables, have revealed that there are some shocking gaps between the design intention and the reality of some new buildings' energy consumption.
07/08/2011
01:35 PM
Be Sure of Accurate Measurement with Sontay's New Range of Water and Heat Metering Products Offering a complete solution, the new range includes, flow sensors, ultrasonic flow sensors, water meters, compact heat meters and heat meter integrators conforming fully to the requirements of the Measuring Instrument Directive (MID) and EN 1434, where applicable.
07/08/2011
01:34 PM
Social media on S+CRE project for 18 York Cisco is proud to launch www.smart18york.com - a social aggregator site for all activities related to S+CRE for PWC's new headquarters at GWL's 18 York.
07/08/2011
01:34 PM
Opto 22 Announces iOS App for Automation and Control Systems Opto iPAC Mobile Application Lets Automation Engineers and Field Technicians Interact with their SNAP PAC Control Systems Using Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad
07/08/2011
01:32 PM
AEC Science and Technology Announces National BIM Conference Educational Program Building information modeling (BIM) standards, objects, software and more will be the focus of the National BIM Conference sponsored by the buildingSMART alliance and AEC Science and Technology. The National BIM Conference will be held during Ecobuild America (EBA), running December 5-9, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
07/08/2011
01:31 PM
Grid-Interop 2011 Call for Papers The GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC) in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased to announce this Call for Papers and invites you to contribute to the fifth annual Grid-Interop Forum to be held in Phoenix, AZ on December 5-8, 2011.
07/08/2011
01:31 PM
LOYTEC hosts innovative building automation solutions Buildings under Control Symposium 2011, October 19th to 20th in Vienna, Austria
07/08/2011
01:30 PM
Berg Insight says increasing adoption of smart home technologies will result in a US$ 9.5 billion market in 2015 According to a new research report by Berg Insight, the number of new smart home installations worldwide was 0.44 million in 2010. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65 percent, this number is expected to reach 5.38 million by 2015.
07/08/2011
01:29 PM
Distech Controls' B-AAC Listed ECB-300 Controller Now Shipping to Broaden its New Standard in BACnet Offering ECB-400 and ECB-600 Series Now Also BTL Listed as B-AAC Controllers Providing Advanced Functionality in Building Automation Applications
07/08/2011
01:28 PM
Johnson Controls Completes Acquisition of EnergyConnect Johnson Controls now a leader in demand response business - Adds to Johnson Controls portfolio of building energy management solutions
07/08/2011
01:28 PM
2012 AHR EXPO Calendar Notice Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25 - McCormick Place Convention Center - Chicago, Illinois
07/08/2011
01:27 PM
Tridium Announces New Features for the NiagaraAX Framework Support for battery-less options, WiFi and expanded security features are among the numerous enhancements
07/08/2011
01:25 PM
Distech Controls' ECL-600 Series LONMARK Certified Static Programmable Device Now Available First Ever Controller to Achieve this Certification Provides System Integrators Advanced Flexibility and Connectivity Options
07/08/2011
01:25 PM
California Energy Commission Awards $3.4 million for the Healthy Zero Energy Buildings Program Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will conduct a six-year, two-phase multidisciplinary program.
07/08/2011
01:24 PM
Prenova Transforms Enterprise Energy Management with Meter_Point Web-based energy management application provides real-time tracking and detailed analysis of energy use for a single facility or an entire enterprise
07/08/2011
01:21 PM
Schneider Electric Acquires Viconics Electronics of Canada Transaction expands and strengthens Schneider Electric's energy management leadership position
07/08/2011
01:17 PM
Building Clouds announces the Opendiem Connect i.LON SmartServer Data Service Connect Echelon's SmartServers to the Opendiem Software Suite using the Echelon i.LON Driver Service by Building Clouds.

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07/01/2011
09:13 AM
The Last Frontier of Building Systems The Envelope & Structure - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings, LLC
07/01/2011
09:12 AM
Experience Needed! Experience is what's missing in today's automation systems. Roy Kok, President, Aware TechnologyRoy Kok, President, Aware Technology
07/01/2011
09:12 AM
Utilities Have Gone for Smart Meters But IP-Based Services Can Deliver a Better Solution in the Commercial & Industrial Sector - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori
07/01/2011
09:11 AM
The Next Generation of Lighting Control Software Contributes between 12 and 18 points toward LEED certification, depending upon the application. - Terry Mocherniak, Chief Operating Officer, Encelium Technologies
07/01/2011
09:10 AM
Raising the I/Q of Intelligent Buildings New niche companies are appearing that use advanced algorithms to keep constant vigilance on facility operation on a daily basis. - John Pitcher, Founder, Scientific Conservation, Inc.
07/01/2011
09:09 AM
Plugging in to Automation Plug-loads typically comprises one quarter to one third of a commercial building's electricity consumption. - Annette Bellafiore, LEED AP, Communications & Marketing Manager, ThinkEco, Inc.
07/01/2011
09:08 AM
Economic and Workplace Efficiency from Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems - Peter M. Tarca, General Manager, Intelligent Buildings Business Unit, PeopleCube
07/01/2011
09:07 AM
Are You Energy Smarter Than a 9th Grader? "We're hoping to instill a sense of preservation in our students. So we practice what we preach and teach them firsthand what it means to be sustainable. Hopefully that will carry throughout their lives." - Agustin Fonts, Project Manager, & Monty Joshi, Director of Customer Experience, SeriousEnergy
07/01/2011
09:06 AM
Pushing Alarms Beyond the Building Walls Adding a monitoring, alarm, and notification system on top of your building automation system - Dane Overfield, Process Data Analysis, Calculation, and Alarm Notification, Exele
07/01/2011
09:06 AM
Two Decades of Advancements in HVAC Control Twenty years doesn't seem that long - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp.
07/01/2011
08:43 AM
Putting Social Media to work for Your Company Tips and Tricks for LinkedIn and Facebook to reach more Potential Customers Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant,4 Bravo Marketing
07/01/2011
08:43 AM
Simply BACnet Demystifying the World's Standard for Building Automation Networks - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol
07/01/2011
08:42 AM
Proactive BAS Alarming for High Performance Buildings To start implementing a proactive alarm management process, it is necessary to prioritize the alarms. Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group
07/01/2011
08:41 AM
In and Out of the Cloud Should data be in or out of the cloud? - Ken Sinclair AutomatedBuildings.com
07/01/2011
08:41 AM
High-Performance Buildings Conference We're focused on ways to drive down energy costs for new construction and existing buildings. People need ideas and options they can use right now. - Robert Beverly, Editor, Engineered Systems Magazine
07/01/2011
08:40 AM
'Dynamic Glass' Solves esthetic and energy problems of traditional windows - John Van Dine, SAGE Electrochromics
07/01/2011
08:40 AM
DCOM and Security Troubles Eliminated with OPC Rescue OPC Rescue is for anyone experiencing difficulties with OPC and DCOM configuration. A very easy-to-use tool that fixes OPC problems automatically. - Randy Condor, President, OPC Training Institute
07/01/2011
08:38 AM
Across my Desk Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop.
07/01/2011
08:37 AM
Energy Standards Take On Daylight Harvesting Because of the strong energy savings potential offered by daylight harvesting, coupled with advancing technology, codes and standards are now beginning to address daylight harvesting - Lighting Controls Association
07/01/2011
08:35 AM
New Products for July A brief description of some new products for the industry.


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