Control4 plugs into the smart grid with new $17.3M
Control4, maker of a universal remote control capable of adjusting any home appliances or electronics — from the television to the thermostat — has brought in $17.3 million to get the ball rolling on several smart grid initiatives.
These initiatives are far-flung, encompassing advanced metering, energy… Continue Reading
On the anniversary of our biggest blackout ever, are we on the road to another?
When I was a kid in rural Virginia, losing electricity was a yearly event around Christmas. Situated on the outskirts of a large utility’s territory, my family was among the last to have its power restored when, inevitably, a big winter storm knocked trees onto… Continue Reading
Control4 gives you control over your home devices, raises $20M
For years, various companies have emerged to try to give you the nirvana of centralized control of all your devices in your home.
But most have failed to live up to the vision articulated by people like Bill Gates, who has long sought to wire his… Continue Reading