Smart Grid
Honeywell’s 2026 Automation Spin-Off: Brilliant Strategy or Risky Complex Move?
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Trane Technologies Growth Through Acquisition: Key 15 Smart Building Deals Since 2013
This Research Note examines the acquisitions and divestments that Trane Technologies has completed over the last 11 years in the smart buildings space. We have classified these transactions by technology, business model and strategic rationale. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Trane’s strategic direction, updating our September 2022 analysis. Acquisition Mapping of […]
Trump Tariff Era: How 2025 Policies Could Reshape Smart Building Tech
“I always say ‘tariffs’ is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said US President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Barely three months into his second term as president, Trump may have made more tariff changes than any period in modern US history. Today, on “Liberation Day”, Trump is set to make a […]
Alarm.com Strategic Expansion: 25% Growth in Commercial & Energy
In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a U.S. provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights the growth strategy of the commercial security, international and venture businesses. It is based on Alarm.com’s Q4 Earnings call, 20th February 2025, investor presentations, 2024 10K […]
French Demand Response Aggregator Voltalis Examined
This Research Note explores Voltalis, a French Demand Response aggregator, specializing in intelligent demand-side management which temporarily modulates electricity consumption in homes and buildings to balance supply and demand. We examine the company’s platform, its market leadership in France, entry into the UK and external funding, before providing our view on the market. Voltalis Profile […]
UrbanChain Peer-to-Peer Energy Exchange Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine UrbanChain, a Manchester, UK-based startup recently named the 3rd fastest-growing UK technology company by Deloitte. The company is positioned as a provider of peer-to-peer energy services, enabling the rollout of renewable energy in commercial and industrial facilities to happen much faster. We review the company’s growth, external funding, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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