Energy Management Software

San Francisco, CA – August 29, 2011 - Scientific Conservation, Inc., (SCI) a leading building energy management company for the $5 billion commercial building market, today announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Servidyne, Inc. following approval of the transaction by Servidyne’s shareholders in a special meeting held…
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    It is amazing what confidence does in all aspects of life. A high level of certainty that a specific outcome is achievable allows for good decision-making, and the energy efficiency market is no different.  My recent experience at a climate change conference clarified this fact. During the conference,…
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I had the privilege of attending David Gottfried’s 2-day Regenerative Networks Spring Forum in Berkley, CA on April 19th. There were many great moments and below I have outlined the clear themes I felt worthy of pointing out:

• Shining a light on the results of projects is critical…
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Over the past 5 years, I’ve learned that in all aspects of life including personal relationships and those with our environment, communication is key. We must communicate our messages correctly so that those receiving them can internalize them and take any necessary action. …
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The ability to identify faults and capture the benefits using predictive analytics brings multiple layers of payback outside of energy and operational savings. The knowledge and understanding of your
building’s mechanical and electrical equipment (HVAC), “aka” assets, and how they are actually operating in their respective environments at their…
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A recent event at my home reminded me that driving towards LEED accreditation requires more than focusing on energy efficiency.  LEED certification requires focus on water and paper cycles, transportation options, product procurement and overall building management.  Energy system optimization is SCI’s focus but this is just one major part…
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Today I read an article on the issues associated with the installation of smart meters in the residential space. PG&E has received more than 4,000 complaints. It made me question why so many? Is it because of faulty equipment or a faulty implementation process?

As a long time energy consultant…
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Over the last several years, more and more facility owners are embracing the idea of building commissioning/re-commissioning. Indeed any facility with hopes of obtaining any degree of LEED certification must perform re-commissioning at least once every two years. The commissioning/re-commissioning process requires one to:

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Customers often ask what kind of ROI they can expect from Automated Continuous Commissioning (ACC).  The simple answer is, if done properly, there is no ROI. Knowledgeable professionals in the industry often say the most sustainable energy is the energy never used. Similarly, the best ROI is the one that…
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