Building automation systems

Installing or upgrading a building automation system (also known as an energy management system) can save between 5 and 15 percent of overall building energy consumption. Learn how to reduce overall building operating costs by controlling building equipment so that it operates more efficiently.

Hotel-room automation uses a variety of techniques to turn off lights and minimize HVAC operation when a room is unoccupied, reducing the two biggest energy consumers in limited-service motels. Learn about products and techniques that capture energy and other savings through automation.

Programmable thermostats offer an automated way to reduce energy costs by turning down heating or cooling systems when a space is unoccupied. This article discusses how to use programmable thermostats effectively for maximum savings.