The newly released guidelines for Smart Grid ARRA funding attempts to placate critics of the preliminary rules. What has changed and what is left to be done? Keep reading for an important summary and analysis of DOE’s latest attempt to spread the wealth around. More>>
Itron partners with Ambient to combine AMI and communications solutions... New Cisco product will help create smart buildings... GridPoint gets access to Lixar’s developers and tools for energy efficiency and load management... Best Buy makes plans to sell Smart Grid products... Helix Wind adds Smart Grid technology to its turbines. More>>
Smart Grid will help PHEV charging, NYISO says... Grid-friendly climate change bill heads to the Senate... Microsoft follows in Google’s footsteps... Funding Opportunity Announcements now available from DOE... First-of-its-kind study analyzes detailed costs and benefits for utilities with comprehensive Smart Grid deployments More>>
Microsoft has joined Google in announcing a home energy management Web tool. But managing home electricity may be just the first step in a wider range of energy monitoring. Will companies like Microsoft and Google eventually track our carbon footprint? More>>
Despite being a major grid supplier, Siemens has been sleepy and slow in the years leading up to the Smart Grid tipping point. But there are signs that may be changing. Is Siemens ready to exploit its advantages and exert leadership on Smart Grid issues? More>>
