Venture capital infusions towards Energy Efficiency is on the rise, reflecting acknowledgment that the best bet for clean technology resides in efficiency as opposed to renewable generation. Energy Efficiency refers to the amount of productive work accomplished per unit of energy expended. Technology solutions for Energy Efficiency are targeted towards Residential and Commercial buildings, which consume 2/3rds of all gas and electricity produced in the US, along with the Grid itself (and the integration of building consumption to the Smart Grid).
However, technology development is only the beginning. Next is commercialization and these tech companies will need distribution strategies and local integrators to install and service the equipment. Are the wholesalers, contractors, and integrators prepared for this transformation? Those that get out in front of this technology may very well become the next generation of leaders in the engineering, construction and facilities industry.
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