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The demand response market shakeout continues
On March 3, the building controls giant Johnson Controls announced its acquisition of EnergyConnect, a demand response company, for $32 million. EnergyConnect offers a software-as-a-service energy...
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The cool-roof market is heating up
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced this week that two government labs, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), will partner with Dow Chemical to...
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Simple to Implement: Advanced HVAC components see adoption potential
Building HVAC systems consume 13% of all primary energy generated around the globe, which underscores the need for new, more energy-efficient HVAC systems and components. Yet, despite rising energy...
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Aspen Aerogels files for IPO
On June 24, Aspen Aerogels filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announcing plans to raise up to $115 million to expand its operations and...
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Finding the synergy between the boiler room, boardroom, and break room
The October print edition of Oregon Business (OB) raises the all-important question: “Are green buildings really saving energy?” It draws upon the experience of Portland, Oregon to evaluate whether or...
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The Lux Top 10: Q3′ 11
In the third quarter of 2011, Lux Research analysts profiled 286 companies in 11 different emerging technology sectors. Here are the 10 they thought were the most compelling. Some are already enjoying...
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New building norms can drive BIPV mainstream, with 6.6 GW market in 2021
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have remained a niche technology due to high costs and stringent specification requirements. Nor has their adoption been helped by the slow emergence past the...
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Korean green building forum reinforces key messages and spotlights local...
Recently, we attended the Green Building Forum 2011 organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM). Market leaders like 3M, BASF, and Southwall Technologies joined representatives of...
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The Lux Top 10
During the fourth quarter of 2011, Lux Research analysts profiled 262 companies across 12 different emerging technology domains in the fourth quarter of 2011.Here are the 10 they thought were the most...
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Samsung, Apple, Nokia, HP, and Now Blackberry: A Month of Meh for Innovation...
Technology company buyouts are usually triumphant moments of validation, but this week’s announcement that Blackberry is considering a $4.7 billion offer actually shows how far the company has fallen....
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