Energy management can be an overwhelming process, especially when overseeing a vast portfolio with a range of assets. Energy consumption data might just be something management accepts, while focusing on improving a different sector of the operation. After all, you can’t improve something you can’t measure. But with the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, massive changes can be made to the way we manage energy. Artificial intelligence has had an obvious impact on the world we live in, and has influenced multiple industries.

As the green economy grows, a LEED certification can go a long way in terms of fulfilling a companies goals towards being energy efficient, and environmentally concious. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a geen building rating system, recognized around the world as a symbol of sustainability achievement. LEED certification is relevant for every type of buidling, in all phases. From corporate offices, to hospitals, to single family homes, a LEED certification can be a valuable investment for any property owner or manager.

As more countries adopt a concept of Smart City the demand for connectivity and IoT technologies is growing. However, the number of devices and options available can be dizzyingly confusing for both system integrators and end users. We’ve decided to compile a little helpful guide to distinguish between two leading IoT technologies – Sigfox and LoRa. In essence, both Sigfox and LoRa do the same thing – they give cost efficient connectivity for low-power devices.

Over the last few years, there has been a huge pressure to reduce the energy use intensity of new and renovated buildings, where an increasingly better building envelope in terms of thermoinsulating properties is being imposed by normative requirements. However, each coin has two sides and this case is no different. Insulated buildings with well-sealing windows have stopped breathing naturally, which can have a very negative effect on human health. The situation is even worse in areas with an increased concentration of people, such as schools.

„Smart City“, currently a very popular term, encompasses in itself many meanings. Generally speaking, the term refers to application of modern technologies to operation of towns and cities. Modern technologies can be applied within many sectors, including transportation, power engineering, waste treatment, lighting, medical care, etc. – all these can be improved by modern technologies. The aim of such solutions (putting aside political and business-related objectives) is creating a city which is comfortable to live in and cheaper to maintain.