Expensive energy improvements are now easier to fund using options such as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs. Both services provide building owners access to funding for energy-related capital improvements without going through the process of requesting corporate capital dollars. Facilities managers know getting funding...
On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the results of their Better Buildings, Better Plants program. Partners in the program worked with DOE experts to set energy efficiency goals and implement solutions. The DOE supports partners by providing technical expertise, connecting...
Edison, New Jersey – August 18, 2020 – Building automation and energy services provider Albireo Energy, LLC (“Albireo Energy”) announced the addition of Automated Building Controls Specialist, LLC (“Automated Controls”) to its continually expanding national platform. This partnership expands Albireo Energy’s national presence while adding...
As the newest member of the C-suite, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is being tasked with finding solutions for legacy systems as well as discovering innovative solutions for new systems. With the advances in smart technology, the CIO is inundated with flashy, slick products that...
In the fall of 2019, the Washington, DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) sent out its first Energy Benchmarking DC Scorecard. The Scorecard is a customized ranking of a building’s energy performance in comparison to similar buildings in the District. These scores are the...
Climate change and diminishing fossil fuel supplies are fostering an overall trend toward green products and services. The efforts around sustainability and energy efficiency are naturally incorporating smart products into solutions to achieve better results. Internet connectivity and intelligent sensing products are allowing better optimization...
Remember when we used to think if a space wasn’t completely dark, it was fine? Now, this expectation is considered archaic. Incredible developments and creativity around interior lighting have occurred so that satisfaction from any old light won’t do. Now our indoor experience is defined...
Health concerns are a major topic in the news, on social media, and at our dinner tables. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the value of good health and wellness paramount to many who take their strong constitutions for granted, and those who manage illness or...
Research indicates that nearly five to six times the construction cost of a building is spent on operational costs during the building’s lifetime. Today, with the increased demands building owners, operators, and facility managers place on buildings, they must also look for ways to operate...
Edison, New Jersey - February 27, 2020 - Albireo Energy recently earned the Systems Integrator of the Year award from ControlTrends. The awards celebrate the best people, products, and companies in HVAC and smart building controls as voted on by the global ControlTrends community. The awards...