building energy management
US Energy Group and Special Applied Intelligence (Special AI) plan to deliver wireless 4G services to buildings with US Energy’s building energy management systems (BEMS). Last fall, US Energy began a five-building trial of Special AI’s ManagedGrid.net service, running on the Sprint 4G network. US Energy now
lighting
Over the next 16 months, GE Lighting expects to roll out a full line of energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs designed to replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs. First out will be the dimmable 13-watt GE Energy Smart LED, set to be available in November as a replacement for 60-watt incandescent
renewables
AMD is working with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), HP and Clarkson University in a research project that looks at the industry-wide challenge of channeling renewable energy directly to data centers. “The distributed computing model of the cloud parallels the distributed power-generation model of solar
solar power
Solar panel company SunPower Corp. has established a new $105-million fund to expand its residential solar lease program. Aided with an $80 million contribution from Citi, the firm plans to extend its SunPower Lease option to customers in eight states. The leasing program is now available in Arizona, California, Colorado,
Greenbang Awards
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smart metering
Rolling out smart energy meters makes financial sense for utilities and customers even in regions where electricity costs are low, fossil fuel generation is high and the public is skeptical about climate change, according to a new report. The paper from the Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE) shows that, for
analytics
IBM has created a new Services Innovation Lab aimed at speeding up both its technology service offerings and capabilities. The lab of some 200 technology experts hand-picked from around the company will focus on such projects as applications for mobile computing and smarter networks, cloud computing, advanced analytics and service
photovoltaics
Denver’s International Airport (DIA) can now say it generates more solar power than any other commercial airport in the US. With the completion of a 4.4-megawatt, ground-mounted solar energy system, the airport now produces more than 8 megawatts of power from three large-scale solar projects. Constellation Energy built,
renewables
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems at five VA hospitals by next summer. The $56.7 million program is part of the agency’s ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts. “The benefits of using solar power are profound, from reducing
wireless communications
Mississippi-based smart-grid company SmartSynch has come together with Cellular South to introduce an advanced communications solution for the utility market. Utilities that are looking for residential code division multiple access (CDMA) support to automate their electricity grid can now access Cellular South’s CDMA wireless network services by using SmartSynch’
lighting
Three cities in India are installing LED (light-emitting diode) lamps as part of a global effort to switch to better, more energy-efficient lighting. Thane, Kolkata and Haldia have all joined The Climate Group’s global LED project and are working to replace existing streetlights with longer-lasting, high-efficiency LEDs. Kolkata expects
green buildings
TAIPEI 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings, is also now the world’s greenest skyscraper. The 1,667-foot (508-meter) tower in Taipei has earned the US Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification, the highest level for energy efficiency and environmental design.
