As the green economy grows, a LEED certification can go a long way in terms of fulfilling a companies goals towards being energy efficient, and environmentally concious. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a geen building rating system, recognized around the world as a symbol of sustainability achievement. LEED certification is relevant for every type of buidling, in all phases. From corporate offices, to hospitals, to single family homes, a LEED certification can be a valuable investment for any property owner or manager.

As more countries adopt a concept of Smart City the demand for connectivity and IoT technologies is growing. However, the number of devices and options available can be dizzyingly confusing for both system integrators and end users. We’ve decided to compile a little helpful guide to distinguish between two leading IoT technologies – Sigfox and LoRa. In essence, both Sigfox and LoRa do the same thing – they give cost efficient connectivity for low-power devices.

Over the last few years, there has been a huge pressure to reduce the energy use intensity of new and renovated buildings, where an increasingly better building envelope in terms of thermoinsulating properties is being imposed by normative requirements. However, each coin has two sides and this case is no different. Insulated buildings with well-sealing windows have stopped breathing naturally, which can have a very negative effect on human health. The situation is even worse in areas with an increased concentration of people, such as schools.

„Smart City“, currently a very popular term, encompasses in itself many meanings. Generally speaking, the term refers to application of modern technologies to operation of towns and cities. Modern technologies can be applied within many sectors, including transportation, power engineering, waste treatment, lighting, medical care, etc. – all these can be improved by modern technologies. The aim of such solutions (putting aside political and business-related objectives) is creating a city which is comfortable to live in and cheaper to maintain.

Are you wondering how can energy (including water consumption) be easily monitored? Here are several tips on efficient energy monitoring and on approaches and processes that are applied in the development of Enectiva – a complete tool for on-line energy monitoring. Rules of energy monitoring A simple and comprehensible energy monitoring means more users will understand it and be able to use it, which consequently means more people will be motivated to save energy and reduce consumption.