Whether it’s ceiling tiles that absorb heat, or a thermostat that can 'learn’ people’s behaviour, the challenges posed by getting our buildings more energy efficient is throwing up some exciting innovations.

Ever wish you could turn your heater on before you get home?

Need a better thermostat? Look to your smartphone. check out this great hvac article talking about it on cnet. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57361886-76/need-a-better-thermostat-l...

Happy New Year to everyone!

Found this great article I thought I'd share with you going into the new year. Its about a few great tips on how to save energy and going green with some easy to apply tips.

Check out tip #5

"(5) Turn down the heat

Energy monitoring company Powerhouse Dynamics said it raised funding to expand into the commercial market, an area considered far easier to crack than residential customers.

Powerhouse Dynamics said that its relatively light-weight energy monitoring system will give small retailers, restaurants, and the like a way to cut about 20 percent of their electricity use with a centralized monitoring and control system. People can get real-time and historical electricity usage and remotely control devices, such as an air conditioner or heating, from a PC or smart phone.

Startup 7AC Technologies hopes saltwater and high-tech plastic will lead to a more efficient air conditioner. Check it out http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57319061-54/salt-driven-air-conditioner-looks-to-slash-energy/?tag=txt;title