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Nocs releases AirPlay-compatible powered speakers

If you're thinking that these powered speakers look similar to the Audioengine A5+ bookshelf speakers we wrote about last year, we don't blame you. However, while those relied on a 3.5mm minijack or stereo analog inputs, this pair from Nocs is AirPlay compatible.

The NS2 Air Monitors by Nocs are the first speakers from the relatively new Swedish company and come in a choice of six different colors (as you can see above). The speaker enclosures are made of medium-density fiberboard with rubberized exteriors, while the 3-inch woofer cones are reinforced with Kevlar, a material used on … Read more

EnerNoc to shave peak energy on farms

Energy software company EnerNoc said yesterday it has agreed to buy M2M Communications, which specializes in energy management for the agriculture industry.

It's one of string of acquisitions EnerNoc has done over the past two years to grow from its core commercial demand-response business into new areas.

With demand response, utilities contract with third-party companies to meet demand for electricity on the grid during peak times. EnerNoc pays a monthly fee to companies that participate in demand response and EnerNoc has the ability to turn down electricity usage when needed, such as adjusting lighting or air conditioning.

M2M makes … Read more

EnerNoc goes shopping to spread demand response

Energy efficiency company EnerNoc said today it has acquired privately held Global Energy Partners, a move that gives EnerNoc a bigger national presence.

Boston-based EnerNoc provides demand-response and energy management services to commercial and industrial businesses.

Companies get paid a monthly fee for being ready to turn down energy consumption during peak times. Utilities contract with EnerNoc when they need to lower demand, an approach that is typically more cost effective than turning on more power generators.

Global Energy Partners is in the same businesses as EnerNoc but it has or continues to work with utilities in the western U.… Read more

Energy management software field gets crowded

EnerNoc, an efficiency software company, today introduced its line of business software geared toward helping companies better control their spending on energy.

The Boston-based company is well-established in the area of demand response; utilities contract with EnerNoc to manage contracts with corporations which agree to dial down energy use during peak times.

Utilities are increasingly tapping demand-response resources as they plan for future power capacity needs. Instead of turning on an auxiliary power plant during a time of high demand, such as a hot summer afternoon, hundreds or thousands of businesses or consumers will agree to scale back electricity consumption. … Read more

Q&A: EnerNoc cashes in on 'negative watts'

It's not as flashy as solar panels or dramatic as wind turbines, but energy efficiency is fast becoming viewed as a significant "source" of energy. Some people refer to megawatts not used as "negawatts" (for negative watts).

EnerNoc is one of a handful of demand response companies in the field. To ease the load on the power grid during peak times, demand response systems can turn down electricity usage at commercial buildings or consumers' homes.

It's a field that's getting serious attention from policymakers who are looking to avoid constructing new power plants, … Read more

'Negawatts' provider EnerNoc boosts revenue

EnerNoc, a company that makes money by throttling corporate energy use, on Wednesday reported a spike in fourth-quarter revenue, but a larger-than-anticipated loss drove down its stock price.

The company said that fourth-quarter 2007 revenue was $19.7 million, up 234 percent year over year, and full-year revenue more than doubled to $60.8 million.

The net loss for the quarter was $9, or 48 cents per share, more than the First Call consensus of 30 cents. EnerNoc's stock price dropped nearly 15 percent Wednesday on the news. Update: EnerNOC's stock was down over 27 percent by 1:… Read more

Another energy efficiency expert jumps in IPO

EnerNoc, which sells systems that automatically curb power consumption in buildings, saw its stock jump 20 percent on Friday, a day after its initial public offering.

EnerNoc sold 3.75 million shares for $26 a share in its IPO. The shares started trading on the open market on Friday and closed at $31.13. The $26 price was higher than expected. The company initially said it would sell its stock for $21 to $23 a share and then raised the range to $23 to $25 a share.

The company monitors electrical consumption in commercial buildings and matches that against electrical … Read more

Behind the scenes: Shooting the "NOC"

When you visit CNET TV, the first video you see is called "What's new on CNET TV." Tom, Molly, Veronica, Brian or I talk about some of cool new videos you'll find on that day's hand-selected play list. We call it the "NOC" for short...as in, "Who's shooting the NOC today?"

This is a cool, behind-the-scenes picture that CNET photographer Sarah Tew took of me and Chris Parker, my videographer and editor extraordinaire, while we were shooting an NOC.

We try to find cool places in New York to … Read more