The top energy efficiency stories of 2014 reveal an industry that’s not only growing, but also redefining itself to capture its full worth. This was a year of mega deals, utility soul searching, rising new tech, rising old tech, financing innovation, and policy invigoration. Here are the top 10 most read stories on EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com for … [Read more...]
Google and Nest: What the $3.2 Billion Deal Says about Energy Efficiency Markets
A collective “wow” echoed throughout the energy efficiency industry this week when Google announced its purchase of thermostat maker Nest for a smashing $3.2 billion. It is the first marquee deal to emerge since tech ventures began grasping for the new prize in energy: the home efficiency market. The game has been to figure out how to get enough … [Read more...]