Energy Management

Smart Buildings

Shelly Group Smart Building Business & 2024 Financials Examined

January 28th, 2025
Energy

Kieback&Peter Building Automation Business & Financials Examined

January 21st, 2025
Bueno Analytics Hudson Yards
Energy

Bueno Analytics Gains Traction in Crowded Energy Management Software Market

In this Research Note, we examine Bueno Analytics, an Australian startup providing building analytics software supporting decarbonization. We review the firm’s development since its founding, its software suite, key deployments, external funding, and recent growth. Bueno Analytics Profile Founded in 2013 by Leon Wurfel, Built Environment Optimisation Pty Ltd., trading as Bueno Analytics, is headquartered […]

CPower Virtual Power Plants
Energy

CPower Building-to-Grid Technology Provider Examined

In this Research Note, we examine CPower Energy Management, a US provider of building-to-grid technology for commercial buildings that offers peak demand management and behind-the-meter distributed energy resource (DER) services to building owners and operators. We review their Enerwise site optimization technology and their expansion strategy since their founding. CPower Profile Founded in 2014, CPower […]

What’s Behind Trane’s Acquisition of Brainbox AI
Smart Buildings

What’s Behind Trane’s Acquisition of Brainbox AI?

This Research Note examines what’s behind Trane Technologies’ acquisition of Brainbox AI, announced on 18th December 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, and prior relationships of this major US HVAC manufacturer and the Canadian startup offering AI-powered HVAC optimization technology. A market we recently covered in an in-depth research report. Transaction Details and […]

smart building deals 2024
Smart Buildings

The Top 5 Smart Building Acquisitions & Investments of 2024!

In this research note, we have compiled lists of the top 5 Acquisitions AND the top 5 Investments completed in the smart building industry in 2024. There has been significant deal activity throughout 2024, with acquisitions and investment across all aspects of the operation and maintenance phases of the building lifecycle. High-value acquisitions were dominated […]

Battery Storage Commercial Real Estate
Energy

Beyond Backup: Battery Storage as a Strategic Asset for Commercial Real Estate

The evolution of battery storage in commercial buildings represents one of the most significant shifts in building energy management of the past decade. Once viewed simply as backup power systems, today’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) are sophisticated assets that enable buildings to participate actively in energy markets while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Our new […]

Grid-Interactive Buildings Market Research
Energy

From Cost Center to Revenue Generator: The Evolution of Grid-Interactive Buildings

The traditional view of commercial buildings as mere energy consumers is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Grid-interactive buildings are emerging as dynamic assets capable of generating multiple revenue streams while delivering substantial operational savings. This evolution represents a fundamental shift in how property owners and managers approach building energy management, with grid-interactive buildings leading the charge […]

Complimentary Article Podcast PropTech Startup
Smart Buildings

#Podcast 35: Why are Smart Homes so Dumb?

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the current state of smart homes technology with Consumer Reports journalist Daniel Wroclawski, who brings 10 years of experience covering the smart home industry. Dan shares candid insights about why our homes aren’t as smart as we’d expect in 2024 despite rapid advances in other tech sectors. […]

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