PHILADELPHIA, PA — Powercast has earned a 2024 Sustainability Award from Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for its innovative Wireless 25-Year Maintenance-Free Building Automation Sensor and Controller Technology for HVAC and lighting systems. This award recognizes global leaders in sustainability who embed eco-friendly practices into their core operations.
Powercast’s technology aims to transform HVAC and lighting control by reducing installation costs by 40% compared to wired systems, cutting energy consumption, and minimizing battery maintenance and electronic waste. The system uses Powercast’s Lifetime Power® battery-operated sensors, which last 25 years.
The technology enables significant energy savings through features such as occupancy monitoring and automated adjustments. It also monitors various environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels. A case study at a major university showed a 35% reduction in energy consumption with this system.
“Powercast’s battery-powered sensors that last 25 years are a game changer in an industry where most Building Automation Systems’ (BAS) batteries last 7-10 years,” said Charles Greene, PhD, COO and CTO of Powercast. “Our technology eliminates the need for frequent and expensive battery replacements, preventing millions of toxic batteries from entering landfills, and significantly reducing the carbon footprint of building operations.”
The easy-to-install system retrofits into existing fixtures in just three minutes per fixture, making it 85% faster to install than other systems. This advanced environmental monitoring supports green initiatives, LEED certification, and regulatory compliance, offering substantial cost savings through automation.
“Powercast has embedded sustainability into the core of everything they do,” stated Russ Fordyce, CEO at Business Intelligence Group. “We’re inspired by Powercast’s dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”
Powercast collaborates with lighting and HVAC companies to deploy these sustainable systems in diverse settings, including airports, theme parks, universities, and sports stadiums. They continue to seek new partners to further their mission of reducing our ecological footprint.
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