Energy/Power

Q&A: Torus Power Takes First Steps as an Independent Company

President and CEO of Torus Power, Kevin Main, speaks with CE Pro about the company's decision to spin off from Piltron, new products on the horizon and what it takes to find success as a closely focused power conditioning manufacturer.

May 17, 2016

Google, Honeywell Settle Nest Thermostat Patent Dispute

Resolution ends lawsuit brought back in 2012 by Honeywell claiming the Nest thermostat violated seven different patents.

May 06, 2016

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