Energy Management
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
February 22nd, 2024ABB Smart Buildings Business 2023 Examined
February 21st, 2024Honeywell Building Technologies Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Building Technologies business of Honeywell (HBT) based on their 2023 10K Report, investor presentations and commentary from their Q4 investor call. The strategic rationale for the Carrier Access Solutions acquisition is further discussed and significant investments and partnerships by HBT throughout the year are highlighted. Honeywell Products & […]
Funding for AI HVAC Optimization Startups Continues into 2024
Heating and cooling represents over half of building energy consumption. Therefore, the optimization of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems has long been a key component of the smart building vision. While there have been significant efficiency gains from smart technology in recent decades, it has become clear that increased optimization of complex and […]
#Podcast 27: The Building Performance Standards Landscape!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial buildings through interesting conversations. For Episode 27, we were joined by Cliff Majersik from the Institute for Market Transformation, where he helps to shape policy around energy efficiency in buildings. Will standards really drive wide-scale building decarbonization? And […]
Johnson Controls Considers Move to Divest Non-Commercial HVAC Businesses
Rumors circulated this week after a Bloomberg article and comments by Johnson Controls CEO, George Oliver, suggested we may see a potential sale of their residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business. Johnson Controls has described the situation as “early stages” but in this research note, we look at recent activities and trends to consider […]
Occupant Behavior as an Intelligent Building System Capable of Learning
Intelligent building technology seeks to find the balance between reducing energy consumption and providing the ideal environment for occupants. However, numerous studies from around the world have found that by simply equipping occupants with greater knowledge on their energy use, significant energy savings can be made from behavioral change alone. This kind of ‘occupant development’ […]
10 Notable Energy Management Acquisitions in the Smart Buildings Space 2023
This Research Note reviews energy management acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. M&A in building energy efficiency, analytics, measurement and verification, energy optimization, sustainability and ESG solutions have been the predominant focus in the broad energy management sector. 10 Notable 2023 Energy Management Acquisitions Planon / Ubigreen In January […]
Investment in the Smart Buildings Space Declined 26% in 2023
This Research Note highlights our analysis of investment levels raised by smart buildings startups and established players in 2023 from venture capital firms, private equity and strategic investors. We review investment in the smart buildings space in the context of the broader proptech sector, assess funding for startup companies, the role of corporate investors and […]
10 Notable Strategic Investments in the Smart Buildings Space in 2023
This Research Note reviews strategic investments in the smart buildings space over the last 12 months. A diverse range of corporate stakeholders – commercial real estate service firms, building owners and operators, vendors of building automation systems and HVAC equipment firms – have continued to fund startups with innovative technology platforms and business models. Investments […]