Energy/Power

Legrand Boosts Energy Savings, Addresses Sustainability with New Fuel Cell

Installation of 500kW fuel cell system for West Hartford, Conn., headquarters to power up to 88% of the 263,000-square-foot facility, reduce CO2 emissions up to 50%.

Apr 22, 2016

Wi-Fi Thermostats: Integration-Friendly Solution to Healthier Home Environment

From an indoor air quality standpoint, Wi-Fi thermostats like those from Aprilaire offer air purification, temperature, and humidity can all be managed from one app … or from a variety of third-party control systems.

Mar 22, 2016

Inside IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon’s Automated Indianapolis Home

Quadruple IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon taps Triphase Technologies to install an ELAN Entertainment and Control System in his new 7,000-square foot home in Indianapolis.

Mar 09, 2016

Torus Power Spins Off from Plitron Manufacturing

Transformer-based power product maker Torus Power has incorporated as a standalone business and is now operating as an autonomous entity, independent from parent company Plitron Manufacturing, Inc. Kevin Main named president and COO.

Feb 23, 2016

Power Management Provider SurgeX Acquired by Ametek for $130M

ESP/SurgeX, the No. 5 power-protection brand among CE Pro 100 dealers, is acquired by $4 billion electronics manufacturer.

Feb 05, 2016

The Day the Nest Thermostats Died: Response from Home Automation-Centric Manufacturers (Updated)

Smart home glitches happen, but it's particularly uncomfortable when a thermostat fails in the middle of winter. Manufacturers specializing in HVAC control and home automation respond to Nest's recent challenge.

Jan 26, 2016