Boeing, Siemens to help US military build microgrids
Boeing and Siemens are joining forces to develop and market smart-grid technologies for the US Department of Defense (DOD). The
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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.
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 Smart Grid
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. The
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 area
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 electricity
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 construction
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 longer-lasting
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 of
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 renewable