Energy Management
Net Zero Buildings Explored: The Bullitt Center
August 3rd, 2023HVAC/R Control Products Manufacturer Carel Acquires Smart Building SaaS Provider Kiona
July 31st, 2023Building Automation Majors “Return to Workplace” with Strategic M&A & Investments
Underlining the growing importance of the workplace within building automation, smart buildings giant Johnson Controls acquired workplace management technology firm FM:Systems last week for an initial price of $455 million. This adds to a growing trend by major players in the building automation market who are seeking to increase the level of integration between integrated […]
GridBeyond Acquires Veritone Energy to Expand Capabilities of Distributed Energy Assets
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the move by Veritone to divest their energy unit as well as assessing GridBeyond’s focus and strategic rationale for acquiring the business. This analysis is based on Veritone’s 2022 10K Report, investor presentations and GridBeyond’s media coverage over recent years. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Veritone, Inc. is […]
Albireo Energy Building Automation Systems Integration Business & Growth Strategy Examined
This Research Note examines Albireo Energy, the largest independent BAS systems integration and energy services company in the U.S. We examine their growth strategy their “buy and build” business model and recent acquisitions, based on press releases, their 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and Memoori analysis. Founded in 2014, Albireo Energy, LLC provides building […]
Bosch Augments Security Systems Integration Business with Acquisition of Paladin Technologies
This Research Note explores the acquisition of Paladin Technologies by Bosch Building Technologies announced on 5th July 2023. With this transaction, Bosch plans to expand its building services offering in the U.S. and enter the systems integration market in Canada. Paladin Technologies, the largest Canadian security systems integrator, has over 1,500 associates and projected 2023 […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: DBS Newton Green, Singapore
DBS Newton Green is one of Singapore’s first net zero buildings by a bank and a great example of the potential of retrofitting over rebuilding. In line with the bank’s net zero targets, the 30-year-old building was set for demolition before a bold retrofit was proposed and approved to reduce embodied carbon impact without compromising […]
HVAC Optimization Technology Proves its Energy Efficiency Potential in Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines several providers of HVAC optimization software for commercial building operations – in particular, Optimum Energy, Brainbox AI, Grid Edge and aedifion – as their potential for energy efficiency, sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions in heating and cooling systems becomes a more urgent priority. Optimum Energy The acquisition and growth capital […]
Energisme Energy Performance Software Business & 2022 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines Energisme, the listed French energy performance software firm. This article covers their latest financial results and their 2022 Strategic Plan. Founded in 2004, acquired in 2015 by energy sector specialists and listed on the Euronext Growth market in 2020, Energisme’s Internet of Things (IoT) offering is its N’Gage platform, a Software […]
Nordomatic Smart Buildings Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Nordomatic, the largest independent integrator of open, cloud-based smart building solutions in the Nordic region, based on their 2022 Sustainability & Financial Report, strategic acquisitions and reported goals. This article updates our previous analysis of June 2022. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Nordomatic AB reported 731 […]