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Environmental Sustainability & Tech

Andy Palayev
Security Manager
ValGuard Security Inc.

Rethinking

Condo Security

In today’s rapidly evolving world, to be left behind. Clients, employees eco-friendly practices, integrating
condominium management is increas- and executives alike expect, if not sustainability into security systems is
ingly intersecting with two significant demand, to see a constant motiva- a logical and impactful step.
trends: environmental sustainabil- tion to improve, an ongoing ability to
ity and technological integration. As change for the better and the necessary Energy-Efficient Security
condos seek to minimize their ecologi- willingness to do so. This anticipa- Systems: Saving Money While
cal footprints and embrace smarter, tion forces security companies to Enjoying Practical Benefits
more efficient systems, the integra- think outside the box continuously Energy efficiency is a critical aspect of
tion of these principles into security and explore new and original ideas, sustainable security. Traditional secu-
measures is becoming paramount. But innovative methods, and creative rity systems often consume significant
how can condominium managers align techniques to keep pace with an era amounts of electricity, especially with
security practices with sustainability characterized by transformation. the continuous operation of surveillance
goals and technological advancements Environmental sustainability is no cameras, alarms, and other monitor-
to enhance safety, efficiency and envi- longer a niche concern. It has become ing equipment. Modern solutions,
ronmental stewardship? a central theme in the building and however, are designed to be more energy-
management of modern condomini- conscious. For example:
The Rise of Sustainable Security ums. This shift is driven by heightened 1. LED Lighting. Many contemporary
In our day and age, when everything awareness of climate change, regula- security systems utilize LED Photo: ©iStock.com/ 4421010037
is changing and evolving in unimagi- tory requirements, and a growing technology for both indoor and
nable and unlimited ways and speeds, demand from residents for greener outdoor lighting. LEDs are not
the security industry cannot afford living spaces. As condominiums adopt only more energy-efficient than

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