Energy/Power

1800s Barn Provides High-Tech, Energy Efficient Escape

Home of the Year Gold Winner for Unique Space. From Savant control to LED lighting, every piece of technology in this renovated barn was chosen for its low energy consumption. The goal was to use technology ... to get away from it.

Aug 21, 2016

Who’da Thunk? Indoor Air Quality as a Category is Actually Kind of Interesting

It’s not exactly 4K or RGB lighting, but IAQ gives dealers something interesting to talk about: wrecked hardwood floors, asthma, mold, nose bleeds, home warranties … and profit.

Jul 27, 2016

Smart HVAC Pioneer Ecovent Targets Custom Installation Channel

Ecovent sees world with no thermostats at all, instead supplanted by smart HVAC registers sold via custom integrators.

Jul 20, 2016

Panamax Goes Vertical with the VT4315-PRO

The world’s first full featured IP-controlled vertical rackmount power conditioner is now shipping from Core Brands.

Jun 30, 2016

Integrator Deploys Battery-Powered Hub to Help Power New Showroom

Residential battery backup and power quality system from RoseWater Energy Group is installed by Boca Theater and Automation in Boca Raton, Fla., to power its new showroom and to be showcased to clients.

Jun 23, 2016

Calgary Homeowner Adds Elan Automation After Devastating Flood

This homeowner assessed his home's extreme water damage and chose to rebuild, turning a bout of bad luck into a brand new automation system controlled by Elan.

Jun 17, 2016