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FutureDash Unveils Support for Google PowerMeter

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:10 PST

FutureDash Corp., an innovative start-up business-to-business(B2B) software company, announces today that GreenDash™, a new
software product allowing manufacturers of consumer networking
and electronics equipment to quickly and easily add real-time energy monitoring capabilities to their products, now integrates with Google PowerMeter using the newly announced Google PowerMeter API.

OASIS Blue Ramps Up Smart Grid Standards Work on Energy, Smart Buildings, Natural Resources

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:31:33 PST

An international open standards consortium has brought its big guns to bear on sustainable Smart Grid standards in energy, intelligent buildings and natural resources. Several technical committees under OASIS Blue will coordinate the standards efforts.

Winning the Smart Grid Cleantech Race? Chu Says New Carbon Policy Essential

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:14:01 PST

Energy Secretary Steven Chu laid it on the line for a Stanford U. audience: We're not winning the Smart Grid cleantech race. He pushed for a policy that puts a price on carbon and a carbon cap to provide the direction and assurances utilities and lenders need.

Smart Grid Market Growth: Gaps Remain Say Utility Professionals

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:39:21 PST

A new study gives insights into what utility professionals *really* think about the Smart Grid market. Take a look — you might be surprised at what they're saying. For instance, despite the media focus on smart meters, the utility pros don't think they're so hot. And, of course, there's not enough money in the government pot.

Will WiMAX Get Killed by LTE? (And Will the Smart Grid Get Caught in the Crossfire?)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:06:04 PST

It may have the lead in installations now, but will WiMAX survive as the industry’s 4G standard long-term? Lux Research analyst John Kluza thinks not. He argues that LTE is gaining momentum and could well be the dominant standard before long. If you’ve got an upcoming Smart Grid project, you’ll want to click for details.

Smart Grid Projects: Pulaski Gets Top Marks from Metering International for Innovative Smart Grid Deployment

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:23 PST

A pioneering Smart Grid project that is bringing economic and operational benefits to a Tennessee municipality earned Pulaski Electric System (PES) the 2010 Award of Excellence for Innovation from Metering International.

Smart Grid Security Class Now in Session: Getting Started (and Getting Smarter)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:50:56 PST

You would have to pay a consultant big bucks for the incredibly detailed and spot-on advice about Smart Grid security you’re getting (for free) in today’s post by security expert Jack Danahy. Whether you’re just getting started down the security path or want to make sure you ace the course, don’t miss this one.

Intel's Smart Grid Ambitions: A Swift Kick in the Apps

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:52:15 PST

So what exactly is Intel – one of the latest in the long line of tech giants marching into the Smart Grid space – trying to prove with its home energy management software? Should utilities be suspicious? Jesse Berst asked an Intel insider to explain the company’s motives. Find out what he learned.

APPA to FERC on RTO Metrics: "Thanks But No Thanks!"

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:36:34 PST

The trade association for public power has joined with several consumer and customer groups to argue that RTOs need to publicly disclose metrics to allow people to see how they are doing.

New Mexico Smart Grid R&D Projects Snag Some Yen

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:29:59 PST

A Japanese government agency appears ready to foot some of the bill for a series of Smart Grid R&D projects in New Mexico. More than 30 Japanese companies are reportedly interested. Two national labs are also involved.

Landis+Gyr establishes strong foothold in Russia

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:51:05 PST

Landis+Gyr, a world leading provider of integrated energy management solutions, has formally established its presence in Russia by opening a new office in Russia’s capital Moscow this month. After several years of successful business in the growing economy, the company is further developing its network to ensure a stronger connection to the market.

Smart Grid Products: ICT Products and Solutions Save Global Energy, Amass Billions

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:45:57 PST

SBI Energy, the leading industrial market research firm behind bestselling titles Electric Vehicle(EV) Infrastructure Manufacturing and Smart Grid Micro Grid Energy T&D and Storage, has added ICT Energy Efficiency: Commercial and Industrial to its growing catalog of reports covering sustainable power resources worldwide.

Glammin’ Up the Grid (at 198 MPH)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:40:00 PST

One way to get wary consumers to warm up to the Smart Grid? Glam it up! Porsche may help with its plans for the EV/PHEV market. (Click for a peek at the 918 Spyder concept car.)

More Smart Gadgets, More Smart Appliances … and More Frustrated Utility Customers

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:14:28 PST

In the same week that Google announced it’s opening up its PowerMeter API to developers, along comes research from Zpryme suggesting the global smart appliance market will soar between 2011 and 2015. But with this increasing attention on home energy management and consumers controlling consumption comes a cautionary note for utilities in a new TELUS-sponsored white paper.

Smart Grid Insights: Smart Appliances

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:01:48 PST

This report provides an overview of the global household smart appliance market and some of its trends and drivers, including: pricing, environment, energy efficiency, Smart Grid build-out, and government subsidies. Further, driven by GE and Whirlpool with added ‘connectivity’ support from such companies as Trilliant and Tendril Networks, consumers will initially aim to purchase larger appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, and stoves/ovens.

Utilities Expanding Focus on Smart Grid Technical Standards and Spectrum Issues Support by UTC Staff Changes

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:49 PST

The Utilities Telecom Council has created two new positions to meet its member utilities’ expanding focus on smart grid technical standards and spectrum issues and has assigned to two senior executives to lead these key efforts.

Smart Grid Technology Advancements will stretch electrical utilities’ customer service capabilities

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:50:29 PST

Emerging smart grid technology will place important new tools for cutting electricity costs and consumption in the hands of electrical utilities and their customers. It will also, however, significantly increase customer care requirements as newly-educated and curious customers call their provider with an increasing number of questions.

Solar on the Cheap? A Massachusetts Firm Says Maybe So

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:53:41 PST

A Massachusetts company is working on a shorter, waste-free silicon solar cell making process it says could cut production costs by 80%.

Finally! Smart Grid Stimulus Money Starts to Flow ... But There are Still Hiccups

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:04:25 PST

The good news is a California utility has officially inked the nation's first federal Smart Grid stimulus grant. The bad news? The tax issue still goes unresolved, and now some U.S. senators are causing a flap over 'Buy American' requirements.

Smart Grid Projects: Glendale Becomes First in Nation To Sign Contract for Federal Smart Grid Grant

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:57:21 PST

Glendale Water & Power (GWP) today signed a contract for a $20 million federal Smart Grid Investment Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), becoming the first city in the nation to receive Smart Grid funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.