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– Har blitt bedre enn vi hadde turt å håpe på

Fra slitne spagettiwesterner til moderne kontorlokaler av første klasse. Eldoradogården har blitt et av byens beste kontorbygg.

Energikostnadene øker suverent mest

Energikostnadene er ikke bare den klart største posten i felleskostnadene, det er også den enkeltposten som øker desidert mest. Bare begynnelsen, frykter likevel Tommy Hagenes i Energy Control.

Konkrete energitiltak trumfer taksonomi og sertifiseringer

I et mer krevende eiendomsmarked tvinges gårdeierne til å prioritere hardere. Og da taper sertifiseringer og taksonomi terreng til fordel for konkrete energitiltak med dokumentert effekt.

– Her skal vi bygge et kraftsenter for energistyring av næringsbygg

Noova Energy Control har det siste året vokst kraftig. Nå har selskapet flyttet inn i nyoppussede lokaler på toppen av Rosenkrantzgaten 12 i Bergen, hvor målet er å fortsette den ambisiøse vekstreisen.

EC Go skal bli bransjens beste app for byggstyring

Henriette Schjelderup har satt seg et ambisiøst mål. EC Go skal bli bransjens beste app for styring av bygg.

Energy Control styrker laget med faglig spydspiss i Stavanger

Bransjeprofil og en sterk teknisk leder. Endre Johannessen har meldt overgang til team Energy Control og blir med det også selskapets første medarbeider i Stavanger.

Nå har EC GO blitt enda bedre

Vår app for byggstyring, EC GO, har gjennomgått en omfattende rehab og oppgradering. Alt har blitt bedre, penere og mer brukervennlig.

Tech-partnerne trapper opp utviklingssamarbeidet

Teknologi-pionerer og gode samarbeidspartnere. Airthings og Energy Control trapper opp samarbeidet for å styrke utviklingen av nye sensor-løsninger for næringsbygg.

Full speed both on and off the track

An energetic bunch. At Energy Control, it's not just fast-paced at work – there's also plenty of speed and fun in leisure time.

Building in Bodø cut more than half its energy use for ventilation and heating

A couple of days' work and an investment of just a few tens of thousands of kroner. That was all it took to achieve major energy savings in the 40-year-old office building in Bodø.

It only took 2 minutes to be convinced

From wired to wireless. Christopher Melsom (31) chose Energy Control over one of the country's leading ventilation contractors.

– Now we'll outclass the industry in user experience and satisfaction

The industry's most loyal and satisfied customers deserve the best. That is why Energy Control has now hired two new specialists to take user and customer experience to a whole new level.

Sensors revealed sky-high levels of particulate matter indoors

Dry and cold weather has produced record air pollution in Bergen. Many believe they are safe inside the four walls of their office building, but the reality is unfortunately that particulate matter also seeps indoors.

Enormous Interest in Self-Managing Buildings

Over 100 interested participants sat in front of their screens when Energy Control and Noova arranged a webinar on electricity savings and how to make commercial buildings self-managing.

– Tired of outdated systems that didn't work

After more than 20 years in the electrical industry, Petter Sivertsen at Fag-Elektrikeren has finally found a solution that works and that also delivers on its promises.

We need more great minds

High demand – and above all, great ambitions – mean that Energy Control is now looking for two more people to join our team in Bergen.

Ensuring healthy indoor climate at Arendal hospital

No one has stricter requirements for indoor climate than Norwegian hospitals. At Arendal hospital, indoor climate sensors from Energy Control are used to monitor rooms with critical requirements for temperature, humidity and the level of chemical substances in the air.

Energy Control Goes for Gold with Bergen Handball

Underestimated and hungry. Bergen Handball is one of the Rema 1000 League’s youngest and most ambitious clubs. Now Energy Control has joined the team, and two underdogs join forces.

Glitner Went All-In at the Classically Beautiful Commercial Building

The classic commercial building in the heart of Oslo is over 150 years old. The property at Universitetsgata 14 has now been fully equipped with wireless sensors and control of both ventilation and heating.

– We're among the world leaders in radon concentration

It may be typically Norwegian to be good at things, but not all statistics are ones you want to top. Did you know that Norway is among the countries in the world with the highest concentrations of the radioactive gas radon in indoor air?

EC Go has just got even better

‍Improved and more robust. Our app for simple and effective building management, EC Go, has undergone significant upgrades and is now better than ever.

Happy as a small player, or better and stronger as part of something bigger?

‍The ink hasn't quite dried yet, so it may be too early to conclude – but I believe Energy Control and what we have done can represent part of the solution for several other players in the Norwegian proptech industry.

Twice the Consumption Growth Among Electricity Customers on Norgespris

The consequences of Norgespris are already showing. October figures reveal that growth in electricity consumption was twice as high among customers on Norgespris as among those without such a fixed-price agreement.

Named Green Operations Team of the Year: – Helping to lift the entire industry

Our dream customer and great partner, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, came out on top and was named Green Operations Team of the Year by the Green Building Alliance.

– A Completely Natural Part of Being a Professional Landlord

Good energy control is not just about reduced energy costs. For Polaris Eiendom, it is also about being a professional landlord.

Now the indoor climate will be as safe as the bank

SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge is putting indoor climate on the agenda. Together with Energy Control they have launched a mapping of the indoor climate in their own buildings, as well as in leased ones.

“Everyone” Wanted to Learn More About EC Go

Today’s double. It was a full house – twice – when Energy Control invited building operators in Bergen to learn more about EC Go.

We're at Proptech Summit

Energy Control and Noova Energy Systems are at Proptech Summit – the country's largest and most important gathering for everyone who is convinced that technology is a key part of the solution for a more sustainable building and property industry.

– Looking Forward to Making a Difference for Existing Buildings

Further education as an engineer made Bengt Kjenes (37) truly open his eyes to the importance of energy efficiency in existing buildings. Several building owners have also realised this, and we now need even more project managers.

Straand Hotel has reduced energy consumption by 200 MWh

Straand Hotel in Telemark has reduced energy consumption by over 200 MWh through strategic measures. This improves the bottom line, but also creates better guest experiences.

Now we're stepping up the hunt for energy thieves

Energy Control backs the Green Building Alliance campaign to catch energy thieves. The EC Go app makes finding unnecessary energy use in buildings easy and fun.

We have become part of Noova – now we'll create even greater value for our customers

Energy Control has been acquired by Noova Energy Systems. This takes us from being a small challenger to becoming a serious player in the market for building energy management.

YES – We are among the finalists in this year's most important proptech award

The mood is through the roof. Proptech Summit celebrates and names the country's leading proptech companies. Energy Control is one of the finalists.

EC Customer Nominated for Green Operations Team of the Year

Statens vegvesen has been nominated for Green Operations Team of the Year by Grønn Byggallianse for its energy work at Drammen and Risløkka traffic stations.

Join Caroline as She Makes the Building Self-Managing

How difficult is it really to make a building self-managing and demand-controlled? Join Caroline from Energy Control as she makes an ordinary office building in central Bergen self-managing in less than a day.

HVL students to make Tjommi even smarter

Four students from the Energy Technology programme at HVL are doing their internship at Energy Control this autumn. Their task: to make the AI assistant, Tjommi, even smarter.

Do You Remember Snake?

Energy Control has relaunched the classic mobile game Snake. Catch energy thieves and fresh air, and learn a little about indoor climate and energy as you play.

Gearing up for growth – Energy Control recruits new developer

Technology is both the brain and the heart of Energy Control. – Without great developers we would have flopped from day one, says founder and CEO Tommy Hagenes.

– Now even more BMS systems can be scrapped

‍More prehistoric technology is ready for the scrap heap. Energy Control's new integration with Belimo's energy valves makes the valve connected to the cloud overnight – rendering the prehistoric BMS system redundant, says CEO of Energy Control, Tommy Hagenes.

A Northern Norwegian Guiding Star for Building Energy Optimisation

Polaris Eiendom owns 29 commercial properties in Tromsø, Bodø and Narvik. They now work with Energy Control to energy-optimise them, older buildings too.

Say hello to the world's first AI Tjommi

‍It started with the robot dog, Lassie. Then the small start-up in Bergen launched its own app for energy management. Now Energy Control is facing its most important launch ever.

Together They Can Solve the Power Crisis

Those are big words, but if all building owners did what Statens Vegvesen has done, the power crisis would not be as severe as it actually is.

The Collaboration with EC Gives Sensors Increased Value

Energy Control has over many years collaborated with several of the country’s leading tech companies. One of them is one of the world’s foremost sensor developers, Disruptive Technologies.

Ready, Set, Go: The EC Go App Is Now Available to All

Energy Control has made a free version of the EC Go app for the Green Building Alliance campaign to catch energy thieves. It makes finding energy waste easy.

Enebakk Municipality is First to Implement Wireless Control of Its Buildings

As one of the first municipalities in the country, Enebakk Municipality is now adopting wireless real estate technology to manage its own buildings.

None of Us Can Solve the Energy Challenges Alone

Energy and indoor climate were on the agenda when Energy Control gathered 70 energy enthusiasts at Sundvolden Hotel. Common to all is the desire for the best possible property management.

Using the Entire Smart Toolbox

Vestenfjeldske Eiendom is not just using pliers, but the entire smart toolbox in the work of making their buildings better, smarter and more energy-efficient.

DNB Believed Early in the Proptech Start-up

The smiles say it all. In 2018, DNB Næringseiendom and the start-up Energy Control set out on a journey into the world of real estate technology. Since then, Tommy Hagenes has been both the tour guide and a natural part of the travelling party.

Fitness Chain EVO Takes Action – Energy-Trims Its Centres

One of the country’s fastest-growing fitness chains, EVO Fitness, is taking energy action. So far the chain has energy-trimmed two of its over 60 centres. More are now in the pipeline.

Great interest in Proptech breakfast event

Around a hundred technology and property enthusiasts turned up when the trio Energy Control, Entro and Adaptic invited them to a Proptech breakfast event in Bergen.

Impatient Hotel Chief Takes Energy Action – Believes Energy Use Can Be Halved

Kronen Hotels, which is part of the hotel chain De Historiske, has adopted smart sensors to reduce energy use in their hotels.

Technology must solve a problem

Tommy Hagenes and Endre Johannessen share lessons from testing hundreds of sensors and platforms, and why building technology must solve a real problem.

We're filling buildings with technology from the 80s

Many new buildings look modern but run on 1980s technology inside. Tommy Hagenes explains why outdated control systems are holding the industry back.

We now have 31 billion devices connected to the internet

Many people know the feeling of having too many balls in the air. What if you had 31 billion devices in the cloud? How do you keep control?

Start with Energy Management today

Buildings use 40 percent of Europe's energy. Read how the HAN port and new property tech make energy management possible for all buildings, not just big ones.

Norway shuts down – but why do our buildings run as normal?

If we could lower the temperature by 4–5 degrees in these empty buildings, we could save up to 25 percent in energy, notes Tommy Hagenes.

Proptech Bergen Tested!

Proptech Bergen tests new property technology before it is put to use. Read about the criteria that separate sustainable proptech companies from the rest.

Sensors as infrastructure in buildings

A commercial building depends on some fundamental features such as electricity, water and sewage. Fibre and Wi-Fi have also become standard in recent years, but what about data? Can data play as important a role in the future as water, sewage and the internet?

When should we use wireless technology in the construction industry?

We still cable every sensor and valve in new buildings. Tommy Hagenes explains why wireless technology gives more flexible buildings and kilometres less cable.

Microsoft and Samsung enter the property industry – What does it mean?

Microsoft and Samsung are teaming up on smart commercial buildings. Read what it means for building owners and what you can already do today with open data.

The country is reopening – are our buildings ready?

Offices are reopening after COVID-19, but are the buildings ready? Read about indoor climate, the new official guidance and why many buildings fall short.

Can we build sustainable buildings?

Many buildings waste energy and need renovating after a short time. Tommy Hagenes argues that we must change contract models to get more sustainable buildings.

Why do we demolish more than 22,000 buildings every year?

The UN's latest climate report leaves no doubt: climate change is becoming increasingly extreme and concrete action is urgently needed. For the property industry, one of the most important measures will be to stop demolishing buildings and instead use existing buildings for longer.

How can energy data extend the lifespan of buildings?

Smart meters give hourly data, but only the next day. Read why real-time energy data can mean lower costs and a longer life for the buildings we already have.

Could the QR code be the hottest 'sensor' in our commercial buildings?

QR codes were supposed to revolutionise every industry in 2012. Most marketing people really tried to "sell" this, without users actually adopting it. In 2020 you can't walk down a city street without encountering a QR code on e-scooters, restaurant tables or posters. How did this actually start? And what could it mean for our office buildings?

Why should we pool resources for innovation?

Proptech Bergen started a crowdfunding campaign to buy Spot, the robot dog from Boston Dynamics, to test whether a robot can take over daily building rounds.

Content beats both building and location

Location, location, location. For people in the property industry that is the mantra that trumps everything – but what if there is something that even beats the best location?

How to Find the New Sustainable Business Models in Commercial Buildings?

Roar Smelhus and Tommy Hagenes look at the new opportunities COVID-19 revealed, and how commercial property can find sustainable business models going forward.

What Insights Can a Temperature Sensor Give You?

A simple temperature sensor can tell you more than you think. See three examples from Proptech Bergen, including monitoring pumps and ventilation systems.

What Has Happened Over the Last 10 Years and What Can We Look Forward To?

A look back at ten years of building automation, from the fight over open protocols like BACnet to the rise of sensors and proptech, and what comes next.

What Does Sensor Data Really Mean and How Do You Analyse It?

What do the sensors in your building actually measure, and how do you use the data? Here are three levels of analysis, from single values to automated insight.

Who Will Be the Next Kodak in the Construction Industry?

The construction industry lags far behind others on digitalisation. Tommy Hagenes asks who will become the next Kodak, and what the industry can learn.

Is it the Building, the Inventory, or the People That Matter Most?

Several buildings in the Nordic countries have problems with dry air, which has well-documented side effects and can contribute to the spread of viruses. What can we do about it?

Experiences from Proptech Bergen with Matterport 3D Scanning

Proptech Bergen 3D-scanned the whole building with Matterport. Read about the experience, the time it took and plans for a digital twin with over 1,000 sensors.

Are You a Tenant with a Poor Indoor Climate?

Most tenant complaints are about indoor climate. Read which values to measure in your office and how to check the indoor climate yourself using simple sensors.

Is 2021 the Year We Move from Words to Action, and from Pilot Projects to Volume?

Will 2021 be the year the building industry moves from pilots to volume? Tommy Hagenes and Roar Smelhus on the EU taxonomy, climate demands and property.

“Dumb Buildings” Will Face Sky-High Electricity Bills from 2022

From 2022, grid tariffs are based on peak power, so living in a "dumb building" can get expensive. Read how smart control shifts energy use to cheaper hours.

It’s a Jungle of Technology Out There

New proptech products keep arriving. Tommy Hagenes and Christine Kahrs show how property owners can choose the right technology and make buildings sustainable.

Angarde – A Possible Recipe for How to Develop a Smart Neighbourhood

The green city – where we transform ‘brown buildings’ into ‘green buildings’, and where we are preparing the area to become a smart neighbourhood in Fyllingsdalen in Bergen.

The Construction Industry Must Fall in Love with the User.

Do you have, or do you know someone who is truly satisfied with their office, and feels that this building really looks after their needs?

Zurhaar AS Has Trimmed the Building

Twelve wireless sensors were all it took to take control of the building at Østre Nesttunvei. Now the building, which houses fitness centre EVO Fitness, has been trimmed and energy use reduced by over 40 percent.

We Have Stopped Guessing

With EC Dashboard, Toma does not manage buildings based on assumptions and guesswork, but on accurate real-time data on energy use and occupancy.

The Box – The Shortcut to a Smart Energy Centre

The Box makes dumb energy centres and all technical installations smart overnight.

Reduced Energy Use in a “New Build” by 25 Percent

The commercial building dates from 1996, but was refurbished and significantly upgraded in 2016. With simple measures Christine Kahrs has nevertheless managed to reduce energy use by 25 percent.

This Hotel Has Reduced Consumption by 100,000 kWh

Compared to the same period last year, Sundvolden Hotel has reduced energy consumption by 100,000 kWh.

BT Joined as We Cut Energy Use at Verftet

For us it is essential that we manage to reduce energy use at Verftet.

Paid Off the Entire Investment in Two Years

Use of sensor-based management has helped West Coast Invest cut energy use in one of its buildings by over 40 percent.

There Is No Building Without Improvement Potential

BOB has adopted smart sensors with a clear ambition to save energy for its customers.

The Most for the Least

In one of our buildings, we have so far achieved an energy reduction of 42 percent compared to last year.

We Find Improvement Opportunities in All Our Buildings, Including New Installations.

In our portfolio of approximately 75 commercial properties, we have selected just over 30 buildings that are initially candidates for sensor-based energy management.

From Dinosaur to Trendsetter in Just a Few Months

Just a few months ago, Sognnes Eiendom had limited knowledge of sensors or smart buildings. Today the situation is completely different.

The Historic Gem Has Halved Energy Use

The building is almost a hundred years old and one of the finest gems in central Bergen. Now Telegrafen has reduced energy use on ventilation and indoor climate by around 50 percent.

Can Provide Enormous Value for Money

With wireless sensors you can afford to upgrade the monitoring and management of your building in a way that with traditional automation requires relatively high investments.

Do You Want to Become Data-Driven in Commercial Property Management?

Fixed inspection rounds in buildings cost a lot of time and money. Read how building management systems and sensors can make property operations data-driven.

SVV kundecase

Customer case with SVV. Watch the video where they share their experience with Energy Control and how smart control gives a better handle on energy use.

Zurhaar kundecase

Customer case with Zurhaar. Watch the video where they share their experience with Energy Control and how smart control gives a better handle on energy use.

Bara Eiendom kundecase

Customer case with Bara Eiendom. Watch the video where they talk about their experience with Energy Control and how smart control helps them manage energy use.

Sundvolden Hotel kundecase

Customer case with Sundvolden Hotel. Watch the video where the hotel shares its experience with Energy Control and smarter control of the building's energy use.

Will Never Go Back to Traditional Operations

At property company Angarde in Spelhaugen, Bergen, they have adopted many of the tools in the smart toolbox.

Energy-Efficient Operations with an Energy Advisor

You can feel confident that your building is operating optimally and making the best use of its resources. Together with us, you can be sure that you save energy, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable operations.

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