Author: Peggy Smedley
Summer is here in the states! As the summer temperatures heat up, people want to stay cool—and there are several ways to do that sustainably in our homes. Air conditioning is one of the clearest ways to cool your home—but it uses a large amount of electricity, and with the price of utilities rising, so too are the costs associated with running the AC. Home air conditioning costs homeowners more than $29 billion annually, according to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. In warmer climates, as much as 20-50% of your annual energy use can go to cooling your…
As we move forward into greater digital transformation and leveraging AI (artificial intelligence), companies are trying to decipher what works well and simply, what doesn’t. This is precisely what Intel has uncovered in a survey and shared in its presentation: Harvesting Value from AI Investments. Here is what I have gleaned learned from its research. Roughly 72% are actively engaging with AI today, but few are systematically building a solid foundation for AI value. Roughly a quarter have a company-wide vision and strategy around AI in their organization. Less than that are experimenting around where AI adds value; have data…
Peggy talks all about digital forensics. She says data is constantly growing and the methods and tools we use to collect the data is also evolving, which creates a moving target for any vertical industry that leverages data. She also discusses: New research on digital forensics, which presents the methods that digital forensic experts use to analyze evidence from computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. Better methods for information sharing among experts and a more structured approach. What comes next for digital forensics. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/24/22 – 772) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…
Peggy and Akanksha Menon, assistant professor, Woodroof School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, talk about a water energy research lab. She says there are two major goals, one of which is decarbonizing water treatment. They also discuss: A pilot scale prototype to prove the technology at a larger scale. How we can move to a circular water economy. The biggest impact of climate change on water such as increased water stress. amenonlab.me.gatech.edu (5/24/22 – 772) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast,…
Peggy and Mike Kelly, senior research analyst, Guidehouse Insights, talk about the smart grid. He shares about what is happening from a regional perspective, saying there has been mass adoption across western Europe, the United States, and other developing markets. They also discuss: What is behind the slow adoption in various regions. Concerns around how secure data is and anonymizing customer data. Thoughts on the future of energy and how blockchain will come into play. guidehouseinsights.com (5/24/22 – 772) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of…
While many areas of construction continue to surge, one is beginning to show some signs of weakness. Certainly, higher interest rates, rising inflation, and the looming recession are factors for all sectors of construction, but so far, they have not impacted all sectors of construction to a high degree. Ultimately, construction companies will need to adjust business processes and technology adoption, as we move further into 2022. The numbers tell an interesting story. Total construction starts rose 3% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $945.8 billion. Breaking it out by segment, nonresidential building starts rose 6% and…
Solar panels are a great option to help reduce emissions as homes are expected to become the single largest consumer of electricity, surpassing industry, and therefore the largest contributor of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050—but there is still one big hurdle to overcome. On this blog, we have explained in-depth what solar is and how it can help reduce emissions, but this technology—like much else in the smart and sustainable home—comes with a cost. Cost is perhaps one of the biggest disadvantages of solar energy to this day, next to the fact that it can be dependent on weather in…
With an objective to improve people’s lives, the planet, and enable economic growth, efficient power operation and energy optimization are primary objectives for IoT (Internet of Things) products intended for many vertical markets including utilities, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, construction, transportation, infrastructure, and more. In fact, the IoT device market is expected to grow to more than 24 billion devices by 2025 in both consumer and enterprise applications. A new whitepaper from MIPI Alliance, digs into this topic and identifies how product architects and designers can use a selected set of features to achieve these design goals. Let’s take a look.…
Only about 15% of used clothes and other textiles in the United States get reused or recycle. The rest head straight to the landfill or incinerator. Peggy talks about how to address this, citing research in a new report about how to facilitate a circular economy for textiles. She also discusses: The biggest hurdles facing the textile industry. What can be done to address these hurdles. Actions that businesses can take now to move to a more circular economy. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/17/22 – 771) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G,…
Peggy and Kim Cheslak, director of codes, New Buildings Institute, discuss a new study on building decarbonization. She says one of the primary questions is: what does it cost? Thus, it went into the study with two primary goals: to confirm or disprove the theory that electrifying buildings saves or costs homeowners or building owners money over time and to also look at the societal benefits of electrifying buildings. They also discuss: If an all-electric building is less expensive to build, own, and operate. If there are concerns about the grid and variability across the country. How building codes intersect.…