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1. Xcel continues SmartGridCity project in Boulder
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 25, 2008
Xcel Energy continues to meet milestones in the SmartGridCity pilot project in Boulder, Colo., the company has announced. Xcel expects to install 13,000 smart meters in homes by the end of the year. The smart meters allow customers to preset their lights, air conditioning and furnace to save energy. American City Business Journals (08/21) Metering.com (08/22)
2. New green device is a real "turn-off"
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 21, 2008
For folks who want to save energy but just can't seem to remember to shut off their electrical devices, there's Energenie's standby shutdown, a U.K.-based product that is available internationally through its Web site. The Energenie automatically turns off a device at its source after it has been in standby mode for more than two minutes. Pocket-lint.co.uk (08/19)
3. Wireless technology invades new home construction
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 22, 2008
When builders construct new homes, they can add wireless technology from the ground up by adding control hubs. Machine-to-machine technology uses the hubs to connect sensors, computers and other devices to each other. The wireless applications range from security to energy efficiency for the automated home. ConstrucTech (free registration) (08/21)
4. Siemens acquires software vendor
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 26, 2008
Siemens AG announced plans to acquire German software vendor innotec GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Innotec helps process companies design and manage automation systems. The deal follows close behind Siemens' July announcement of more than 16,000 personnel layoffs and August reports the company is planning to exit its Fujitsu-Siemens Computers joint venture. Managing Automation (08/25) EDN (08/22) EE Times (08/22)
5. Virtualization can benefit smart home technologies
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 20, 2008
Virtualization can lend many benefits to smart-home technologies by allowing a single computer to host many virtual machines. Virtualization can replace physical devices for home-entertainment systems or home-automation systems. The introduction of platform independence and a networked environment to a smart home also provides many benefits. HomeToys (08/01)
6. Intelligent buildings are green, too
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 20, 2008
CABA President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Zimmer notes in a feature interview in Buildings.com that building owners, operators and managers can improve building performance, streamline facilities management and reduce a building's impact on the environment with intelligent building technologies. Read more.
7. Milwaukee's Hotel Metro signs with Telkonet for SmartEnergy
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 20, 2008
The five-star Hotel Metro in Milwaukee announced a deal to install Telkonet's SmartEnergy products, which manage in-room temperatures based on actual occupancy. The luxury eco-hotel is the first venue in the city to obtain Travel Green certification. According to a recent survey, 87% of U.S. travelers would be more likely to stay in hotels that are green properties. BPL Today ((subscription required)) (08/19)
8. Sam's Club introduces Home Efficiency Centers
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 26, 2008
Stocking up on supplies for solar energy just got easier as Sam's Club begins to roll out Home Efficiency Centers in its superstores. The centers will feature alternative energy products and information, starting with nine locations in Southern California. ElectronicHouse.com (08/22)
9. Green roofs vary in success of capturing rainwater
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 22, 2008
In a study comparing different green roofs, all the roofs reduced air conditioning costs, but some roofs fared better than others in capturing rainwater. Researchers created 24 experimental green rooftops using roofing materials from six manufacturers. GreenerBuildings (08/18)
10. Energy-efficient heating in demand for commercial buildings
CABA SmartBrief | Aug 25, 2008
Energy costs for commercial buildings in the U.S. are more than $100 billion per year, but energy-efficient heating can reduce costs through the use of automated controls. Higher fuel costs have spurred more commercial builders to invest in energy-efficient systems, following in the footsteps of schools and hospitals, which long have adopted the energy-efficient technology. Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, The (08/25)
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