Study: Smart meters could save ComEd customers $2.8bn-plus
An analysis conducted for the Illinois utility Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) has found that smart electricity meters could save customers $2.
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NY system operator launches $74m smart-grid initiative
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has launched a $74-million smart-grid initiative supported in part by a
Robot might 'see' power line failures before they happen
Here’s a pretty cool smart technology you’ll never see in your house, although it could do a great
US invests $7m in cost-related research for fuel cells
The US Department of Energy plans to invest nearly $7 million over five years to study cost issues related to
Simulations help Portland, Oregon, plan for smarter future
Working with IBM, the city of Portland in Oregon has developed a 25-year plan for becoming a “smarter” city.
Vivint opens smart-grid training center for techs
Home automation firm Vivint has opened a smart-grid training center for technicians who will be installing smart meters, home
Duke Energy to build 200MW wind farm in Texas
Duke Energy has unveiled plans to build and operate a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Texas and sell the
Largest-ever solar PV project closes $967m loan
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a $967-million loan guarantee to Agua Caliente Solar to support the
Flywheel systems maker adds batteries for storage boost
Flywheel-based energy storage company VYCON is coming out with a new system that combines flywheel technology with batteries for
Charity tracks CO2 to deliver sustainable help to Africa
Sustainability software firm CloudApps has begun working with a UK- and Africa-based charity to help it maximize the number
PG&E to buy 150 MW of power from Copper Mountain Solar
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has inked a 25-year deal to buy 150 megawatts (MW) of
BuildingIQ gets $1.2m to develop energy management software
The energy management software company BuildingIQ has been awarded a $1.2-million grant from Commercialisation Australia, an initiative of