Directory of Energy Awards How has the stimulus money for smart energy projects been spent up to now? Use our directory to find ARRA-funded energy awards sorted by topic, from biomass to storage and transportation - plus solar, wind, the Smart Grid and more. Aug 1, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

BPL Global: Can Global Ambitions Hurt a Small Company? This Smart Grid software platform developer has customers all around the globe and a surprisingly long list of applications. Yet it rarely gets noticed in the U.S. Is the firm too diversified? Aug 25, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Behind-the-Scenes Look at GE’s Smart Grid Strategy GE should have been a Smart Grid pioneer, but instead it was a laggard. Now it finally seems to have organized its various product lines around a logical, synergistic strategy. Jesse Berst goes behind the scenes to explain the five pillars of the company’s strategy; and the three things that convince him GE will move from laggard to leader. Aug 4, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   12 Active Comment(s)

Repositioning a Giant: Schneider Turns its Focus to the Smart Grid French-based giant Schneider Electric is a leader in automation, backup power, and circuit breakers. Now, with a global recession forcing changes, it hopes to become an important player in the Smart Grid arena. Can it succeed? Jul 22, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   1 Active Comment(s)

American Superconductor Poised for Super Results American Superconductor (AMSC) is poised to play an integral role in the build out of the Smart Grid, both in the U.S. and Asia. Unfortunately, it’s remained poised for success for a long time now. Has the time finally come for AMSC to break ahead of the pack? Jul 16, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   4 Active Comment(s)

Why Control4 Is the Company to Beat in Home Energy Management (and Why Microsoft, Google, Intel, and Sony Are Lining Up to Do the Beating) There are only two things wrong with today’s in-home displays for energy management: (1) they suck for utilities and (2) they suck for consumers. Now high-end home entertainment company Control4 is introducing something both groups will want. One weensy problem — by taking the early lead, Control4 has put itself in the crosshairs of Google, Microsoft, Intel, Sony, and other tech giants who want to own the operating system for the digital home. Click to read our analysis of the new product and of the company’s survival prospects. Jul 6, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   16 Active Comment(s)

Siemens: Will the Sleeping Giant Awaken? Despite being a major grid supplier, Siemens has been sleepy and slow in the years leading up to the Smart Grid tipping point. But there are signs that may be changing. Is Siemens ready to exploit its advantages and exert leadership on Smart Grid issues? Jun 17, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   1 Active Comment(s)

Grid Net Has a Plan B and Plan C... But Will That Be Enough? Cisco and Silver Spring veteran Ray Bell has a new startup focused on a WiMAX approach to Smart Grid communications. But does his company have the right mix of ingredients to succeed in this increasingly competitive space? Jun 2, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Grid Net: Banking on WiMax Acceptance If WiMAX becomes the standard for Smart Grid systems, Grid Net could be sitting pretty. But does the company need a Plan B? Jun 2, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Trilliant Acquisition Signals Next Phase of Smart Grid Communications and networking firm Trilliant moved a step ahead of the pack today with its acquisition of SkyPilot Networks. The combination creates the first company that can offer “unified communications” — cost-effective, high-bandwidth communications to any customer and any piece of equipment anywhere in the service territory, whether urban or rural. And all managed through a single “unified” view. Jesse Berst explains how the acquisition catapults the sector into a new phase. May 27, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   9 Active Comment(s)

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SMART GRID NEWS TALK BACK BUZZ smart grid thermostats So where does big brother looking over our shoulder and 'regulating' us end? Maybe they'll decide there's just too many consumers of electricy in an area, let's say Southern California, using more than their fair share of energy. Maybe some intelligent design for population density should be incoporated by big brother? Let's break up you liberal nirvana and ship you off ... Talk Back right now to john anderson