New Parks Associates research shows consumer adoption of smart thermostats could expand significantly if paired with utility rebate programs.

Parks Associates announced new research indicating in-app purchases could generate new revenue sources for smart home systems.

Home automation technologies that offer energy efficiency are the most popular type of installed home technologies among U.S. consumers, according to the latest study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, Arlington, Va.

There are a lot of acronyms and big programs frequently mentioned when talking about sustainability in business. Here is a list of some of the programs and resources available to you.

Businesses that do not have a sustainability program in place may wonder where to start. Matthew Ladd, president and chief operating officer of The Protection Bureau, Exton, Pa., offers a few starting points for CEOs, presidents and owners of companies who are ready to begin or improve their journeys.

Home energy management options, lighting control, solar power (and much more) offers home owners sustainable, green options, which is the theme of this month’s smartHOME e-news in honor of Earth Month (April) and Earth Day (April 22, 2014).

In 2013, LILIN, Arcadia, Calif., announced an integration with Control4®, Salt Lake City, Utah, a provider of personalized automation and control solutions, which meant home automation system users could benefit from direct control of LILIN IP products from the same software platform that controls other appliances in their home or business.

CEDIA, Indianapolis, announced the release of new video lessons, eCourses, and reference documents to its online business and technical training library at cedia.net.