August 30th, 2011

EnergyHub Launches Energy Management System For Consumers

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Today, EnergyHub launched its new, comprehensive, in-home energy management system for U.S. consumers. The system includes the EnergyHub Home Base, for centralized management of the electricity usage in the home, as well as The EnergyHub Thermostat, Sockets and Strips.

The Home Base also connects to the Web via Wi-Fi, allowing users to remotely manage individual components via Web-based or… → Read More

June 3rd, 2011

Survey: 36% Of U.S. Adults "Not Concerned" With Electronics Power Consumption

Adults in the U.S. could use a little more education on economics and physics, it seems. We’re not drawing the connection between power consumed by our electronics and the cost of our electric bills.

A new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association found thirty six percent of adults in the U.S. are “not concerned” with the amount of power consumed by their gadgets, gear and appliances. → Read More

January 19th, 2011

Scientific Conservation Raises $15.6 Million To Help Cut Energy Waste In Commercial Buildings

Scientific Conservation Inc. (SCI) — a San Francisco company that makes software to diagnose and help stop energy-wasting problems in commercial buildings — raised $15.6 million in a series B investment led by DFJ Growth Fund the companies announced today. DFJ Ventures and The Westly Group also joined the round, which brings the company’s total funding raised to $24.6 million.

SCI’s… → Read More

January 14th, 2011

Smart Energy Consultancy, Gridpoint, Raises Another $23.6 Million

A new SEC filing revealed today that Gridpoint — a smart energy consultancy based in Arlington, Virginia — raised another $23.6 million to design, build and install energy tracking and management systems for companies or government agencies seeking to cut costs and reduce consumption.

Founded in 2003, Gridpoint appointed a new chief executive, John B. Spiritos, last quarter (October 2010). In… → Read More