Solar power + super batteries = Reliable energy for the future?
What types of big batteries or other energy storage systems will work best with renewable energy and the existing grid
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Illinois political battle over smart grid ends with an override
Illinois’ drawn-out battle over the future of the state’s electricity grid came to a close today when legislators overrode
Smart-meter firm Itron plans factory, job cuts for 'efficiency'
Smart-metering and smart-grid companies tout their technologies as a cutting-edge way to boost efficiency, but a blunter, lower-tech type of
In wave-energy-rich Ireland, researchers study marine noise
Wind and wave energy might be clean and renewable, but they’re not without their downsides. Land-based wind turbines create
London's new 'Crystal' to shine light on sustainable city technology
A Crystal is sprouting up in East London that Siemens hopes will become the city’s newest landmark … as well
Concentrated solar power plant is largest in N. America
Four months after it began operation, the largest concentrated solar power plant in North America has now been officially commissioned.
The future of utilities: It's not just about energy anymore
Utilities need to change how they deal with customers as they roll out more smart-grid technologies, but they can avoid
FirstFuel Software adds cleantech veteran to board
A company that uses analytics software to help buildings improve their energy use has added a heavy-hitter in the cleantech
Kansas City eyes more intelligent energy, water use
Residents and businesses in Kansas City, Kansas, are getting “smart-grid appliances” designed to help them better manage their energy and
California adopts cap-and-trade for greenhouse gas emissions
In a first for the US, the state of California plans to put in place a cap-and-trade system to control
Massachusetts flexes efficiency muscles, ousts CA for top spot
California has fallen from its first-place position as most energy-efficient state, with Massachusetts taking over the title. That’s not
FedEx's new green roof at O'Hare is largest in Chicago
Air travel isn’t exactly green yet, but airports are becoming far more efficient than they used to be. Officials