# How IoT Helps Buildings Save Energy | Argentum Electric's Erin Kelly

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2022-03-03
- Length: 29m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/How-IoT-Helps-Buildings-Save-Energy--Argentum-Electrics-Erin-Kelly-e28bmqj

## Summary

Erin Kelly, Content Specialist at Argentum Electric, explains how the company uses IoT to help commercial buildings save up to 40% of energy by converting AC power to DC power and automating systems like lighting and HVAC. She discusses the historical 'War of the Currents' between Edison and Tesla, the technical trade-offs between AC and DC transmission, and the role of LEED certification in driving smart building adoption. Kelly also shares insights on marketing complex technology to non-technical buyers and her experiences as a woman in the tech industry.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=4) Introduction and Company Overview
- [1:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=72) Argentum Electric's DC Power Solution
- [3:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=181) IoT Integration and Building Benefits
- [4:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=287) The Future of Smart Buildings and LEED
- [10:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=604) History of AC vs DC Power
- [13:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=800) High Voltage DC Transmission and Rectifiers
- [17:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=1043) Marketing Technology and Learning from Engineers
- [21:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=1312) Canadian IoT Landscape and Remote Work
- [25:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-03-03-how-iot-helps-buildings-save-energy-argentum-electrics-erin-kelly#t=1532) Being a Woman in Tech and Career Advice

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Argentum Electric (company)
- EllisDon (company)
- H.H. Angus (company)
- LEED (other)
- Argentum.AI (other)

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