Insights from our Editorial Team
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Jul 29, 2010 |
A new survey, and survey method, offers utilities and policymakers a means to assess the adoption of electric vehicles. And exactly how they make impact the grid and the business.
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Jul 28, 2010 |
The Korean Smart Grid Association and large Korean industrial and power companies will assist Chicago in a first-ever commercial smart grid project. Chicago's commercial landlords seek to cut costs and gain revenue. The Koreans are looking to export technology.
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Jul 26, 2010 |
Grid storage is back in Congress, thanks to the efforts of three U.S. senators who are mighty tired of “wait and see.” We talk to one industry veteran about STORAGE 2010.
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Jul 23, 2010 |
As the economy attempts to emerge from one of the worst downturns in recent memory the harsh economic climate is shaping utility projects and initiatives. However, the news may not be as bad as expected.
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Jul 22, 2010 |
A consultant with experience in the PC revolution advocates for targeted messaging to utility customers based on their receptivity, then moving to other segments based on their energy consumption and management preferences. That'll take a generation, she said.
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Jul 21, 2010 |
Let's define why the residential customer needs to be engaged and then look at ideas for accomplishing that goal.
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Jul 20, 2010 |
Southern California Edison is being proactive on the expected rollout of electric vehicles in its service territory, where early adopters likely reside. The utility's point man describes outreach efforts and data that underscore why SCE is taking steps.
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Jul 19, 2010 |
The players in a derailed smart meter rate case will reapproach the matter in early August. In late June the Maryland Public Service Commission had denied a proposal by Baltimore Gas and Electric to install smart meters, citing ill-defined benefits and high risks for ratepayers.
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Jul 19, 2010 |
From time-of-use pricing to demand response and energy efficiency, Canadian provinces are mirroring their U.S. neighbors’ intelligent utility efforts. We touch here upon a few of the high points.
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Jul 16, 2010 |
Optimizing power flow through transmission lines can aid capacity, particularly as more wind resources are integrated. A new report discusses a handful of technologies, from tried-and-true to nascent.
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