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07/28/2007
01:26 PM

CABA Releases Intelligent Buildings Roadmap

The Roadmap's primary objective is to identify strategies for developing intelligent buildings that have the greatest potential to drive broad acceptance.

07/28/2007
01:25 PM

Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare To Host Disaster Response Demonstration

For the first time, a hospital was able to integrate multiple software platforms, which are used in the day-to-day operations of the facility, to respond to a mock disaster in an effort to improve its actual response capabilities.

07/28/2007
01:23 PM

Echelon Reports Second Quarter Results

Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $26.7 million compared to revenues of $19.4 million for the same period in 2006.

07/28/2007
01:22 PM

ZigBee Powers Energy Efficiency

Join us for a live webinar and meet many of today's top industry experts who are actively shaping energy efficiency in the U.S. August, 14, 2007 at 7:00 A.M. PDT

07/28/2007
01:21 PM

Texas School District Approves Contract For $1 Million in Facility Upgrades

TAC to Implement Energy Efficiency Capital Improvements Designed To Save $28,000 Annually, Earning a $20,000 Rebate

07/28/2007
01:20 PM

Energy Management Webinar - What You Don't Know Can Cost You

Enterprise Energy Management August 22nd webinar at 2:00pm ET

07/28/2007
01:19 PM

Electronic Solutions, Inc. Introduces Z-Wave Enabled Motor Controls for Window Coverings

Electronic Solutions, Inc. (ESI) announces the release of a new line of motor controls utilizing Z-Wave technology, allowing for the simple integration of motorized products into Z-Wave wireless home control systems.

07/28/2007
01:16 PM

Recent China Reports from i&i - Proplan

The latest reports on the China market for: environmental control systems in buildings: electronic security systems; fire detection and safety systems.

07/28/2007
01:15 PM

Texas School District Signs $3.7 Million Performance Contract with TAC

Facility Upgrades will Improve Efficiency at Eight District Buildings

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07/19/2007
12:02 PM

Engineered Systems Magazine and BACnet International will join forces to present the biggest Building Automation/Energy Management Conference in North America!

This conference & expo is your opportunity to discover innovative ways to design and operate efficient and intelligent buildings.

07/19/2007
12:01 PM

BACnet International - BAC Press Release

ATLANTA – (July 19, 2007) BACnetâ International announced today the rescheduling of the 2007 BACnet Conference and Expo. The conference will now take place September 25-27, 2007 at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

07/19/2007
12:00 PM

Bosch Releases Intelligent Video Motion Detection 2.0 for More Reliable Surveillance

Setting new standards for reliable video motion detection both indoors and outdoors, the system supports the growing portfolio of Bosch IP network video products.

07/19/2007
11:59 AM

Veris Industries Hawkeye 300 current sensor wins gold in ACHR NEWS 2007 dealer design awards

Veris Industries was recognized for excellence in product design in the fourth annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine.

07/19/2007
11:56 AM

It's time to think "building technologies"!

September 6th and 7th, Mexico City.

07/19/2007
11:51 AM

Unique Computer Systems FZE signs distribution agreement for leading CMMS solution, Proteus V.

Unique Computer Systems FZE, a software solutions provider offering world-class e-transformation solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the authorized agent to serve the Middle East market for Eagle Technology, Inc. and its Computerized Maintenance and Management System (CMMS), Proteus V.

07/19/2007
11:50 AM

Hirschmann's 3rd Annual Industrial Ethernet and Network Design Seminar

September 17-20, 2007 - Potomac, MD (Metro Washington DC) The leading seminar series for those seeking to advance their knowledge and understanding of Ethernet and networking in industrial and mission-critical applications.

07/19/2007
11:50 AM

End-Users Demand LonMark International Certified Products

Market preference for LonMark Certified Products reflects end-user demand for open, future proof control solutions.

07/19/2007
11:47 AM

Invitation to China's Official Conference & Expo for Wireless Technology and Applications

Wireless China will be held on September 5 - 6, 2007 at the Landmark Hotel & Towers in Beijing. The expo and conference is hosted by the Radio Regulatory Bureau, MII in cooperation with the People's Post & Telecom News, China Electronics News and Infoex-World Services Ltd. The event is supported by the ZigBee Alliance.

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07/17/2007
02:30 PM

NJATC Announces Publication of Electrical Industry's First Photovoltaic Systems Textbook

BETHESDA, MD (July 9, 2007) - The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry (NJATC) announced the publication of a groundbreaking work, Photovoltaic Systems - the first comprehensive guide to the installation of commercial and residential solar energy systems.

07/17/2007
02:29 PM

Realcomm Conferences

RealcommAsia October 10-19, 2007 RealcommDubai November 1-7, 2007

07/17/2007
02:28 PM

BACnet Elevated to New Heights at ASHRAE Annual Meeting

ATLANTA - BACnet is elevated to a new level through a proposal regarding use of building controls for elevators.

07/17/2007
02:26 PM

AEE Interoperable DDC Systems + Pressure Independent Control online seminars

SPECIFYING INTEROPERABLE DDC SYSTEMS Instructed by Ira Goldschmidt, P.E., LEED AP New Program Starts August 22
PRESSURE INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF HVAC HYDRONICS Instructed by Eric Moe, M.S.E. New Program Starts August 23

07/17/2007
02:25 PM

Zensys' Third Generation Z-Wave Chip in Mass Production

Next Generation of Wireless Home Control Technology Now Readily Available to Consumers

07/17/2007
02:25 PM

Lantronix Expands Industrial Device Networking Solutions with New Line of Ruggedized Ethernet Switches

Six new products launch the XPress-Pro family of industrial Ethernet switches offering a full range of managed and unmanaged network connectivity solutions for use in harsh environments

07/17/2007
02:24 PM

Matrox Graphics Partners with BOSaNOVA for Multi-Display Thin-Computing Solutions

BOSaNOVA XTC-1300 Thin Client with integrated Matrox EpicA hardware and software supports up to four monitors

07/17/2007
02:23 PM

McDonald's to Save Energy and Increase Operations Efficiency with Echelon's Technology

Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ:ELON), a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, today announced that McDonald's Corporation has chosen its LonWorks(R) technology to network its restaurant kitchen equipment in order to create the "kitchen of the future," which aims to lower energy consumption and increase operational efficiency.

07/17/2007
02:22 PM

Energy Efficiency Strong Focus of ASHRAE Meeting

ATLANTA - A move toward sustainability was highlighted at the ASHRAE '007 Annual Meeting held in Long Beach.


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07/09/2007
01:22 PM

Tridium Recognized for Ground-Breaking Niagara Framework Building Control Solution

Frost & Sullivan selected Tridium, Inc. as the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award in the North American building automation systems market.

07/09/2007
01:21 PM

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Capitalising on UK Best Practice in Intelligent & Green Buildings Tuesday 24th July 2007 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. The Environmental Building, BRE, Watford, Herts

07/09/2007
01:20 PM

TCS Basys Controls releases wireless communications capability

The Ubiquity Wireless Solution is compliant with ZigBee Standard 802.15.4, which is widely recognized as the standard protocol for wireless communication in the controls industry.

07/09/2007
01:19 PM

CABA Enhances Building Intelligent Quotient Tool

CABA is pleased to announce a validation, training and award program to enhance its online Building Intelligence Quotient (BiQ) tool.

07/09/2007
01:18 PM

Berk-Tek and Ortronics/Legrand Introduce New Marketing Initiatives for NetClear ESS (Electronic Safety and Security)

Ortronics/Legrand and Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, are pleased to introduce a new brochure, along with additional web content focusing on the NetClear ESS (Electronic Safety and Security) structured cabling solutions.

07/09/2007
01:16 PM

Wi-Fi Alliance Qualifies TUVRheinland As an Authorized Test Laboratory for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM 802.11n Draft 2.0 Program

With this qualification, TUVRheinland can conduct tests of wireless products for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 program.

07/09/2007
01:16 PM

Time switches designed for residential use provide new easy-to-use control option

Watt Stopper/Legrand premieres the RT Series Time Switches as part of its new line of energy saving residential lighting controls to offer homeowners a full range of green, attractive and reliable control solutions.

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07/01/2007
11:23 AM

The Top 10 List For Successfully Integrating Building Systems

The Top 10 List For Successfully Integrating Building Systems "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan, Six NBA Championships, Five Times NBA MVP - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, Managing Principal, Sinopoli and Associates

07/01/2007
11:22 AM

Sustainable Buildings

Are Industry Groups The Solution or the Problem? - Thomas Hartman, P E, The Hartman Company

07/01/2007
11:21 AM

Wireless Control and Automation Made Practical -- Finally

While automobiles may get all the bad headlines, energy-guzzling buildings account for a whopping 39% of all energy consumption in the U.S., according to the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT); far above the 27% used by transportation. - Mark Walters, Chairman, Z-Wave Alliance

07/01/2007
11:20 AM

DR-Expo(TM)

Delivering Demand Response Information & Solutions Today! - Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO of Clasma Events Inc.

07/01/2007
11:19 AM

BAS Graphics - Past, Now, and Future

The BAS industry has changed rapidly in the last 5 years. The main improvements have been on connectivity between protocols and the information transfer to the internet - Alper Uzmezler Systems Integrator Building Automation Systems Services

07/01/2007
11:18 AM

NRG Systems Energy Savings

The building is one of only a handful of manufacturing facilities to earn a LEED Gold certification. - Joy Null, Director Of Public Relations, Watt Stopper/Legrand

07/01/2007
11:17 AM

Connectivity + Convergence + Confluence = Change

Connectivity concepts such as the smart grid, the greening of buildings with better connections to everything, coupled with connections to powerful web services plus the notion of Buildings 2.0 are all creating new directions and markets for our industry. - Ken Sinclair, Editor Owner AutomatedBuildings.com

07/01/2007
11:16 AM

2007 - Looking Back and Ahead

Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO of Clasma Events Inc. - For integrators and contractors, Demand Response or DR means immediate business returns and an opportunity to leverage DR to establish a better value proposition to their customers. For owners, DR will provide a way to reduce energy costs by tapping into the incentives the utilities are providing right now.

07/01/2007
11:15 AM

Drop-in Networking Solutions

Chris Collis, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Digi International - Digi launches Drop-in Networking solutions to help organizations easily automate their facilities.

07/01/2007
11:14 AM

RF Interference Problems

Mark Walters, Chairman, Z-Wave Alliance - In short, there can be RF interference in any band. Some bands are more crowded than others, and some applications are more susceptible than others.

07/01/2007
11:13 AM

Grid Interop: Closing the "Distance to Integrate"

Steve Widergren, Administrator, GridWise Architecture Council - If you think of the effort to make automation systems interact as a "distance to integrate," then the objective of the Grid Interop meeting is to engage business leaders and integration technologists across the electric system community to develop actionable steps that close or reduce the distance to integrate.

07/01/2007
11:13 AM

Still Waiting. . . for SOAP

We want the best information that you can provide with your deep domain knowledge to present to us actionable information.

07/01/2007
11:11 AM

Lighting Opportunities that are Part of the Change

For the last few months I have been trying to cajole the lighting industry to write articles and providing interviews about changes in their industry and help define their position in the smart Grid or GridWise thinking.

07/01/2007
11:10 AM

July New Products

A brief description of some new products for the industry.

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