Five of the world's smartest new buildings
What makes a smart building? Efficiency and minimal waste are critical, but it takes more than just green construction materials
Dan Ilett
DOE aims to change energy outlook
How do you transform the energy system of a nation of 300 million people? The US Department of Energy (DOE)
Solar fun in the US sun
How can you encourage the growth of solar energy in communities where, say, many of the residents are renters who
Underground, overground... wirelessly free - tracking the smart grid
Power plants and end-user buildings aren’t the only spots where utilities need to monitor energy flow and quality
Devil's advocate: Let's ditch these energy technologies
In a perfect world, we’d pursue any technological advancement and scientific achievement worth pursuing, no matter what the cost.
Smart-grid data: How much is enough (or too much)?
More and more, technology companies are realising “there’s gold in them thar data” … as in all the data that
User Friendly award goes to ... E.ON UK
Here’s a refreshing development in the world of smart metering rollouts: a pledge by a utility to not only
High concentration PV lets deserts ride a waterless solar wave
Around this time next year, energy customers in Colorado will be getting some of their electricity from a new type
Small town aims at big-time 'future proofing'
Despite continued opposition by some in the public (and in government as well), cities across the US continue to roll
In renewable energy, we've barely scratched the surface
With the help of the right public policies, the world could get most — close to 80 per cent — of the
Politics threatens energy security
When one hand giveth and the other taketh away, it’s never a good thing. But how will the giving
2,700,000,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage? No problem
You know it and we know it … for all the excitement surrounding virtualisation and “the cloud,” there will always be