The new Square D QO Smart Panel Solution functionality provides software-based solution to avoid costly 400 amp electrical upgrade.
Nick Boever
Nick Boever is the former editor of DesignWell and current Web Editor of CE Pro. With a focus on wellness and sustainability, he is constantly searching for new and emerging technologies improving the health and wellbeing of people and the planet through the built environment. In his off-time he can be found in the workshop, writing, or relaxing at the top of a mountain.
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SPAN’s Latest Smart Panels Can Reportedly Save Up to $10,000 in Utility Servicing Per Home
The two newest models being introduced at IBS 2025 aim to lessen many of the pain points often met with setting up utilities in homes.
Panasonic to Feature OASYS, New ERVs at IBS 2025
After introducing its OASYS earlier this year at CES 2025, Panasonic has announced it will be bringing its latest HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) system to the 2025 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS). The rest of the company's IAQ portfolio will make an...
The Challenges of Installing Energy Storage Systems (and How to Overcome Them)
Getting started with energy storage systems can seem like a monumental task, so we’ve laid out some of the common challenges integrators might face when first getting started.
LEA Professional Partners with AV Partners
LEA Professional has announced it will be partnering with California-based manufacturer representative, AV Partners. "We’re greatly looking forward to working with AV Partners and anticipate substantial growth in our residential market presence through this...
Interest Rates, Tariff Jitters Kneecap Housing Starts in First Month of 2025
A nearly 10% drop in housing starts marks an environment of uncertainty among homebuilders, who remain cautiously hopeful about incoming policies.
Alfred’s New Conversion Kit Turns Any of Its Deadbolts into an Interconnect Lock
Installers can also leverage the kit as a retrofit solution to upgrade existing “dumb” door hardware to operate on Alfred’s technological platform.
Understanding Home Battery Backups: A Starter Guide for a Smarter Buy
Home energy management has become quite the hot topic among homeowners as of late, and at the crux of any power plan lies the storage unit to hold it all.
4 Emerging Trends in Home Video Streaming
Parks Associates looks at several key trends emerging across the video entertainment ecosystem as revealed by their recent consumer studies.
MAXHUB Snags ISE Best of Show Awards for XBoard V7 and UC P30 Devices
MAXHUB had an eventful ISE, as the company’s latest Microsoft Teams Rooms-certified innovations — the MAXHUB XBoard V7 Interactive Display for Teams Rooms and the MAXHUB UC P30 Intelligent Dual-Eye Camera — took home the "Best of Show Award," at the 2025 outing....
Registration Has Opened for InfoComm 2025
Registration for InfoComm 2025 has been announced. The event will take place June 7-13 (with exhibits opening June 11-13) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Setting the Stage for InfoComm 2025 “The pro AV industry is a thriving world –...
SoundTube Declares Peter Melvin VP of Commercial Audio Products
SoundTube Entertainment has appointed Peter Melvin as the new vice president of commercial audio products. According to SoundTube, Peter is being brought onto the company to help drive its growth and partnerships in the AV industry. What’s Being Said Shannon Humphrey,...
