Aug 8, 2014
Working from home is big, and it’s growing. Between 2005 and 2012, the number of U.S. workers who telecommute increased by 80 percent. And Global Workplace Analytics reports that 4.6 percent of the U.S. workforce—more than 6 million people, including... read more
Aug 6, 2014
July was another big month for ecovent, and now that it’s August, it’s time for some updates. Here’s what’s kept us busy over the past few weeks. Our New Office, 12 Channel St. Last month, we announced we moved into new offices in... read more
Aug 5, 2014
Our CEO and founder, Dip Patel was interviewed by the Boston Business Journal about Boston’s Internet of Things sector. He explained why the Hub is a great place for IoT companies. Check it out (and get a sneak peak of our... read more
Jul 30, 2014
How many electronic devices do you have in your home? If you’re like most Americans, you’ve got a growing collection of smartphones, flat screen TVs, laptops, e-readers and other electronic goodies crowding your outlets for charging space. And with... read more
Jul 22, 2014
If you live in Hawaii, we’ll bet that you don’t spend your days filled with regret about making your home in paradise. But if you saw the average homeowner’s electricity bill on the Big Island, you might think twice. Hawaiian residents pay $0.37 per... read more
Jul 18, 2014
Earlier this year, we wrote a post about why a single-zone heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system will never keep your home comfortable. These systems don’t have the dynamic monitoring and control of ecovent, so they’re bound to over-heat... read more
Jul 14, 2014
If you’ve ever looked into your attic, you may know that ductwork can be a total mess. That’s a shame because all that tubing is the only way to get conditioned air from your A/C unit to every room of your home. As a general rule, the more ductwork that... read more
Jul 9, 2014
Air conditioning use is on the rise in the United States—in a big way. Nearly 100 million homes now have air conditioning of some kind, and the majority of them—some 72 million—use central A/C, rather than window units or other standalone air conditioners. Using data... read more
Jul 2, 2014
We’re all about saving energy at ecovent, but there are a few times a year when it makes sense to let loose. In the U.S., the Fourth of July is one of those times. Between the barbecues, the parades, the pool parties, and the little extra A/C that kicks on when... read more
