Remember when smart home devices were whiz-bang novelties destined for residences of the future? News flash: the future is now. According to one recent article, “The growing consumer propensity toward the adoption and usage of connected devices is augmenting the demand … KB Home, a... The post Are smart and sustainable homes smart business for homebuilders? appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

We are back for the second season of “Climate Change with Net-Zero Homes” podcast with a new highly reputed list of global CEOs, key opinion leaders, industrial analysts, innovators, energy optimists to educate us on how to reduce carbon emissions at home, how we can... The post [Podcast Series] Internet of Things (IoT) powering Smart and Sustainable Homes of the Future appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

The climate picture painted by much of the media makes it easy to be pessimistic. Fortunately it’s not all bad news. According to the Clean Energy Regulator (CER), in 2021 Australia set a new record for renewable energy investments for the fifth year in a... The post Get-set for a Net-Zero Australia with Solar appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

2021 has been a sobering year for anyone concerned about climate change. We’ve witnessed record temperatures being set in Russia, the ‘Heat Dome’ in the Pacific Northwest, the devastating wildfires in Greece, and the catastrophic flooding in China, Central Europe and following Hurricane Ida in... The post Virtual CES 2022 – What to expect from Schneider Electric appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

Recently, climate change and sustainability research reports alongside net zero targets have been making the headlines. But the truth is, the future of the planet rests in the hands of us as energy users -from multinational enterprises to individual households. What happens at the energy... The post Can we make sustainability a way of life? appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

In the world of picture-perfect interiors today, the beauty of lighting is often overshadowed by other elements of design. One might wonder if functionality has even, taken a step back. Like for example, while fancy furniture, trendy designs and color schemes take the limelight in... The post The Importance of Lighting In Home Offices appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

At Schneider Electric we are extremely proud to be voted the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation earlier this year*, inspired by many professionals in the industry and hopefully inspiring more businesses and individuals to be more sustainable. What we’ve all collectively achieved ahead of COP26 is... The post What can a marathon teach us about combatting climate change? appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

If you love tracking all the design trends, this blog will bring to you the best of design, every month! While it is easy to get a long list of trends online, our experts will carefully curate the trends that are most loved and unique.... The post Interior Design trends everyone is talking about in 2021! appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

All too often, people think that once something has been thrown away, it ceases to exist. A century of that “out of sight, out of mind” mentality has left our planet fighting for its life. Decades of ‘throw-away’ culture have filled our oceans with plastic... The post The virtuous circle: Partnering across the value chain for sustainable homes appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

What makes a home? A front door, four walls, a few windows, and a roof make for a perfect shelter, but home is more than that. Home is where the heart is — where we find comfort, refuge, belonging, and a sense of security. Over... The post Can sustainable, net-zero homes improve our wellbeing, and that of the planet? appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more