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The “as-a-service” business model is still de rigueur in business and startup communities. Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) has the potential to lower barriers to entry, create new growth, and drive efficiency into commercial real estate. Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) primarily depends on energy performance contracting and associated funding mechanisms that enable energy improvements without upfront capital investments by paying […]

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have been on the verge of disrupting the power sector for about a decade now, but continued development around the world suggests the technology should emerge as a core element of the global electricity landscape. “VPP technology alleviates electricity grid issues with solutions that include managing load shifting, renewable energy sources, […]

Originally founded by famed particle physicist Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, San Francisco’s Exploratorium moved to Pier 15, its current location, in 2013 and set a target of becoming the world’s biggest net zero carbon museum. 10-years later the 220,000-square foot attraction achieved its goal, which it hopes will inspire others around the world. The Exploratorium […]

In this research note, we take an in-depth look at a new study published in Nature Journal that evaluates Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) potential for reducing energy consumption and emissions in the building sector, alongside energy policy and technology development, to model AI’s impact in various scenarios. Based on the assumption that AI can reduce cost […]

Few places in the world have a more challenging mix of climate politics and aging building stock than Europe. In an effort to meet its various climate goals, the European Union has instigated, funded, and supported a wide variety of projects designed to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. In this research note, […]

This Research Note examines Equans, a €18.8 billion business unit of Bouyges group, which offers a wide range of multi-technical services that contribute to increasing the overall performance of buildings. We review the Bouyges acquisition details, the services portfolio, and the geographic footprint of the business before highlighting recent Digital activities, partnerships, and investments in […]

This Research Note highlights Albireo Energy, the largest independent Building Automation systems integration and energy services company in the US. We examine their 2023 financial highlights, deployments, revised strategy, and sustainability solutions portfolio, based on their 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and Memoori analysis. This article updates our 2023 Research Note on the company. […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind Johnson Controls’ latest move to divest its residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business to the Bosch group. We review the transaction details and rationale in the context of JCI’s strategic transformation, before exploring other non-core divestments and our conclusions. Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Transaction Details On 23rd […]