Smart grid is a relatively new concept that has assumed a variety of meanings and definitions. Currently, our electricity grid is considered to be “dumb.” For instance, if power goes out in a neighborhood, the local utility usually will not be aware of this until a customer calls to inform them. What the smart grid promises us is a variety of benefits. It will allow electricity users to better understand how much energy their appliances use and also when it is cheapest to use them. It will also allow home owners to have their appliances automatically respond to changes in electricity pricing. Finally, smart grid will allow electric vehicles to be smoothly integrated with the electricity grid so that they charge only when pricing and is optimal. advertisement
Steep Growth in Smart Meter Installations Predicted for EuropeWednesday, January 4th, 2012
According to GTM Research, European investment (more…) Modern Electric Grid Essential for America’s Clean Energy FutureMonday, December 19th, 2011
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers recently released a study examining the future of the U.S. electric grid. MIT concluded that developing a modern grid through the anticipation of needed improvements can facilitate the integration of renewable energy resources, accommodate a growing number of electric vehicles, (more…) Developing Nations Look to Remote Microgrids for Energy SolutionsWednesday, December 14th, 2011
Rio de Janeiro’s System of SystemsWednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Empowering Customers With a Green ButtonTuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Sixty days ago, U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra challenged the utility industry to enable consumers to download their detailed energy usage with the simple click of a “Green Button.” The concept of a Green Button—inspired by successes in getting Americans their own health care (more…) The Class Warfare of Dynamic PricingTuesday, November 8th, 2011
In Rio, Making Cities SmarterMonday, November 7th, 2011
Smart Buildings = Better BuildingsSunday, November 6th, 2011
In June, the surprise stars of a White House event on smart grid policy were a couple of high-school seniors who had convinced their school to finance the installation of submetering technology and software that allowed them to measure their school’s energy consumption in unprecedented detail. They (more…) Clean Tech in Court: Green Patent Complaint UpdateMonday, October 31st, 2011
Smart Grid Sensus USA Inc. v. Nxegen LLC Sensus USA filed a complaint (Sensus-Nxegen_Complaint) against Nxegen on October 19, (more…) |
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