The combination of low natural gas prices, low (and now, negative) demand growth, and dropping cost of renewables have been driving coal out of the market. In addition, the COVID pandemic has reduced energy demand from what it otherwise would have been. This has reinforced decisions by many utilities to move away from coal and … Read more
By Staudt and Glesmann ABSTRACT – This paper explores the use of smart building technology to provide lower building operating costs as well as increased revenue opportunities with improved safety, security and resilience. When the term “smart” technology for buildings is used in the context of this paper, it refers to integrated sensors and systems … Read more
In May 2020, ATP and SincEnergy issued a White Paper on the Past Present and Future of Smart Building Management. Please see the Featured Article. In addition to discussing the advances in smart building technology, the paper explores the value proposition of using buildings for clean generation and even supplying the grid. New, open-source technologies … Read more
Welcome to the new ATP web site. It was recently redesigned. While I generally kept the same format, there are several improvements that utilize more current technology than the old site. In this time of the COVID 19 pandemic we are observing changes that I believe will have long term consequences for energy. Trends that … Read more
ATP provides expertise on utilizing clean energy technologies, to include management of smart building controls, energy management, renewable energy, air pollution mitigation, and energy efficiency. Case Studies See White Paper on the Past, Present, and Future of Smart Building Management.