January 2025

NYC Large Buildings Cut Energy Use for Fifth Straight Year

Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation

NYC Large Buildings Cut Energy Use for Fifth Straight Year

David Shiller January 3, 2025

New York City’s efforts to promote greener buildings are yielding significant results, particularly among large buildings over 25,000 square feet. According to recent research by the Urban Green Council, these buildings have shown consistent decreases in energy use for five consecutive years. The analysis of the city’s 2023 water and energy use data reveals impressive [...]

Z-Wave Long Range Enables 1.5 Mile Wireless Connectivity

Controls, Products + Technology

Z-Wave Long Range Enables 1.5 Mile Wireless Connectivity

David Shiller January 2, 2025

Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) offers significant benefits for the lighting industry, particularly in extending the reach and capabilities of smart lighting systems: Extended Coverage: ZWLR provides a maximum wireless range of up to 1.5 miles when operating at full power. This extended range allows for the integration of lighting systems across larger properties, including [...]

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