Hawaiian Electric Company RFI for Automated Demand Response

May 6, 2013 by 1 Comment

ControlTrends Update!

Dear OpenADR Stakeholder,

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., a member of the OpenADR Alliance, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit product information from manufactures and technology providers for equipment and services. Hawaiian Electric is pursuing a Demand Response operational strategy that will expand the company’s existing Residential Direct Load Control (RDLC) and Small Business Direct Load Control (SBDLC) Programs. Hawaiian Electric is exploring two-way communicating technologies (Virtual End Node (VEN) and Virtual Top Node (VTN))1 for residential and small business sector end-uses such as; air conditioners, electric resistance water heaters, lighting and other plug loads.

If your company is interested in obtaining a copy of the RFI, [Read more...]

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DOE Challenges ControlTrends Community

April 23, 2013 by 1 Comment

ControlTrends supports DOE in Meter Challenge:

DOE challenges Metering System Manufacturers and the Commercial Sector with its new program: DOE Low-cost Wireless Meter Challenge

A webinar to present the revised specification and discuss frequently asked questions is scheduled for April 30, 2013 from 2-4pm ET. Register for the webinar.

Background:

Following the model of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Better Buildings Alliance Rooftop Unit Challenge, DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance Technology Solutions Team will soon be issuing the Low-cost Wireless Meter Challenge to industry to produce a cost-effective, wireless metering system capable of electrical energy measurement at various locations in a building and wireless communication to a remote data collection point within the building complex. The primary goal of the program is to catalyze the development of low cost panel-level metering solutions. Selected devices may, in some cases, also be applicable to a whole-building application, but that application is outside the scope of this challenge. In developing the specifications for this challenge, DOE considered input from federal agencies and members of the Better Buildings Alliance (BBA).

The performance specification PDF for the Wireless Metering Challenge is now available for review and comment. The goal of the challenge is to develop a wireless metering system that contains the following attributes: [Read more...]

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Get Your Energy Products into the Market with Connexx Energy Software and Control Systems

April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

For all the ControlTrends Community members attending the Haystack Connect 2013, in Chattanooga, TN at the end of this month, make sure you visit the Lynxspring booth and learn more about Connexx. Connecting enterprise energy software and energy control systems has many challenges. Whether it’s hardware, software, networks, drivers and development expertise, Connexx can help! Connexx Energy technology and services will help you get your energy products into the market quicker and more cost effectively.


Lynxspring

Filed Under: Building Automation and Integration, Commercial HVAC, Control Talk, Energy Monitoring, Energy Saving Ideas Tagged With: , ,

ControlTalk Now for Week Ending April 14, 2013

April 15, 2013 by 1 Comment

CTA Awards Steering Committee is the sponsor for this week’s ControlTalk NOW. The extraordinary BB King Blues Club will be the site of the 2013 ControlTrends Awards. Located in NYC’s Time Square, this famous venue promises to enhance the excitement and entertainment of the CTA’s.

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls: See What’s Possible in Building Efficiency — The Boom Heard ‘Round the World.Technology [Read more...]

Filed Under: Building Automation and Integration, Commercial HVAC, Continuing Education, Control Talk, Energy Monitoring, Energy Saving Ideas, Johnson Controls, New Posts, News and Information, Product Reviews, Thermostats, Wireless Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Lynxspring Live! with Anno Scholten, President of Connexx Energy, Inc.

April 13, 2013 by 1 Comment

LynxspringDemand Response and Open ADR presentation with Anno Scholten, President of Connex Energy, Inc. and Bruce Stimpson, VP/CIO at Lynxspring. Two industry experts discuss the energy business. Not to be confused with energy efficiency, Demand Response is a simple concept where a utility or Independent System Operator (ISO) pays an end-customer not to use energy at a peak time. 95% of Automatic Demand Response is still done manually!

Filed Under: Building Automation and Integration, Commercial HVAC, Control Talk, Energy Monitoring, Energy Saving Ideas, Press Tagged With: , ,

The HVAC Time Machine: DGLux and SkySpark a New Approach to Building Graphics

April 10, 2013 by 1 Comment

The DGLux HVAC Time Machine SkySpark is high-end visualization graphic user interface that zeros in on an exact event allowing you to understand why an event occurred and easily prevent its reoccurrence. One week of data can be scanned in minutes and combined with SkySpark Analytics, which automatically finds patterns and faults (Sparks) as they are run against “your rules” of collecting data make it this simple: Click on a Spark and the DGLux HVAC Time Machine instantly redirects you to the precise time frame when your issue occurred providing you with the actionable knowledge you need to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.

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ACI Acquires TRS Systems

March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Automation Components, Inc. (ACI) has purchased Trs Systems Wireless Sensors and Controls Company. Trs previously developed a quality line of Spread Spectrum, Mesh Network devices. These devices have proven to be reliable, non-intrusive and cost effective solutions for commercial and industrial applications including energy management, control sensing, and process monitoring.

This acquisition will allow us to broaden our product offering into a new niche of the HVAC Market and to present it to a broader customer base for a higher growth potential. ACI has carried this line for over a year and we are extremely capable with its application and support. Plus, wireless sensors are a natural fit with our existing product lines.

ACI plans on having this product line fully supported and in stock by mid May. Until then, we will try to accommodate as many part requests that our limited inventory will allow. When this line is fully operational, our customers can expect ACI’s typical top flight quality and customer service. We will be sending out marketing materials further explaining the features and benefits of our wireless devices in the near future.

We hope you think of ACI the next time you are faced with an application suitable for wireless sensors!

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Installing a Dwyer Magnehelic Differential Pressure Gage

March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

From our friends at Dwyer Instruments
 
 

Filed Under: Building Automation and Integration, Commercial HVAC, Energy Monitoring, Technical Tips

Episode 4: ControlTalk NOW

March 10, 2013 by 2 Comments

This episode of ControlTalk NOW is brought to you by J2Innovations

J2 FIN Builder 2.7, now compatible with Niagara 3.7, was released this week featuring enhanced Floor Plan Builder and FQL Block Queries. FIN Builder combines efficient workflow with the latest UI technology. FIN Builder is a Magnificent Toolset specifically designed [Read more...]

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Great Thermostat Race First Quarter Results: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

March 7, 2013 by 2 Comments

ClintAs the great 2013 thermostat race approaches the first quarter turn, it looks as though some of the contenders are more competitive and in more of a hurry than the others. At least four of last year’s five top contenders did leave the gate.

Remember, these are the industry thoroughbreds led by the most competent technical and marketing stable hands in the business. Here’s an early performance review from the cyber track:

In Lane 1, Viconics is taking advantage of its new handlers at Schneider Electric and is preparing to unleash a flurry of new thermostats (VT8000 series) and wireless products incorporating the technical horsepower of the Can2go products with its own formidable line.

In Lane 2, Honeywell appears to be setting the pace though, [Read more...]

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