Basic building and business initiatives that can cut emissions
05 August, 2010 by Paul StathisNumerous reports from around the world indicate that around 40% of the world’s energy is used in buildings, so taking the lead in energy efficiency in buildings is a key area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This therefore, represents tremendous opportunities for the electrical industry to assist in reducing emissions, as well as operating costs, for their clients.
Control4 EMS 100 energy management system
01 July, 2010The Control4 EMS 100 energy management system enables home occupants to monitor and modify their energy usage via an interactive in-home 5″ colour touch-screen display that also communicates with smart meters.
Remote access meters that can cut energy costs
01 July, 2010CSIRO has collaborated with a software company and an energy service company to develop a low-cost remote electricity monitoring and control device that has the potential to make significant energy consumption savings in homes and small businesses.
Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 smart energy manager
30 June, 2010The Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 is a versatile smart energy manager that is designed to improve energy efficiency. Designed to connect to IP-based applications such as energy management solutions, demand-response programs, lighting management systems and high-value remote asset management programs, the server can link thousands of electronic devices to control centres. It enables users to access, control and monitor devices, as well as capturing data to save energy and lower maintenance costs.
Energy management to reduce costs
17 June, 2010 by Russell Astley*Improving the energy efficiencies of industrial plants can be enhanced through proper monitoring of the energy consumed by plant and equipment.
Energy efficiency still vital, despite emissions trading scheme being shelved
02 June, 2010 by Matt Shorten*Although the government’s emissions trading scheme has been shelved, industry expert Matt Shorten says a virtual scheme is already in place.
Meeting the challenge of energy efficiency
01 April, 2010Industry is undoubtedly a major contributor to climate change. But while technology has contributed to accelerating carbon emissions, it also presents solutions to reduce it. Some analysts suggest that global energy consumption will double in the next 30-40 years - India and China’s rapid development is resulting in huge demand for electricity, while the surge of data centres in developed countries is the leading growth area in electricity consumption. So how can we curb energy consumption without impeding development?
Raritan Power IQ data centre energy management software
15 March, 2010 byPower IQ data centre energy management software helps track and analyse energy usage down to the individual IT device level and implement energy-saving actions from a central power console to improve operational and energy efficiency in data centres.
Jaycar Electronics Mains Standby Power Saver
05 February, 2010 byThe Mains Standby Power Saver (model MS6146) is a power switch that monitors electrical appliances connected to it and, once it detects that they are in standby mode, will switch them off completely after a short delay.
Jaycar Electronics WattsClever Power Monitor
05 February, 2010 byThe WattsClever Power Monitor (model MS6155) enables households and businesses to monitor their electricity usage in detail.
CSIRO technology helps cut building energy consumption
01 December, 2009Technology developed by CSIRO has the potential to help building owners worldwide dramatically reduce their energy consumption and costs, improve tenant comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy management software
02 September, 2009 byPowerLogic ION Enterprise 6.0 is a complete energy management solution for energy providers and commercial operations, helping cut energy-related costs, avoid downtime and optimise equipment utilisation.
Smart metering installation program announced
30 July, 2009Smart metering will be integral to the development of the Victorian government’s future Smart Energy Network implementation plans.
Intelligent energy management to reduce emissions
27 July, 2009Developments in smart grid technologies have the potential to help both consumers and power companies reduce their dependence on carbon-emitting energy.
Energy management using Google
13 July, 2009Internet search engine company Google has added ‘energy savings’ as a new value-added service to consumers and electricity providers with the announcement of its ‘PowerMeter’ concept.
