Commentary
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May 08, 2012 |
A variety of perspectives on the failure of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant as a result of a tidal wave, have been published over that past several months. Japan does generate nuclear electric power near the coast of the Sea of Japan where tidal waves are less likely to occur, indicating that the location of the Fukushima power station contributed to its failure. -
Apr 26, 2012 |
According to Parks Associates, approximately 45% of all U.S. households will be served by smart meters by the end of 2015. As few as 10% of those meters, however, will be enabled for two-way communications between a home area network (HAN) and the utility's back-end processing system. Other analysts predict more or less smart meter penetration and HAN capabilities, but the result is the same: -
Apr 24, 2012 |
Why are electric utilities progressing so slowly on residential demand response as peak demand for electricity continues to grow, creating the very real possibility of a serious crisis? Even for those utilities where demand has slowed owing to the economic downturn need to be ready for the rapid growth that will come when the economy strengthens.
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Apr 17, 2012 |
Maturing communications technology is playing an integral role in the advancement of today's smart grid infrastructure and enabling utilities and municipalities to generate and distribute power, as well as deliver new services and applications that connect to the home. -
Mar 28, 2012 |
Sott McCollum, President of BillingTree, one of the nation's leading on-demand payment processors, outlines 12 ideas that can help organizations improve their bottom line in 2012. -
Feb 29, 2012 |
The only way to bring innovation, new ideas and intelligence for the Energy Sector is to accelerate competition. No other initiative will be successful, if we do not take the competition and the option of choice for consumers. Smart Grid will fail as a measure of energy conservation, unless suppliers motivate people to participate and demonstrate that change is worth it. -
Feb 23, 2012 |
Readers of this publication are undoubtedly aware of a renewed interest in energy storage. Congress is considering the Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act of 20111, which would provide tax incentives. -
Jan 27, 2012 |
In this article, Jim Hayward and David Wing, of Baringa Partners, share their thoughts on what suppliers must learn from consumer psychology (and history) to ensure smart meter roll outs succeed. -
Dec 13, 2011 |When gas, water and electricity usage can be monitored, measured and managed collectively in one cohesive framework, utilities can improve conservation, help their customers save money, reduce administrative costs and better prepare for increased demand from population and/or industrial growth. But that's not the case today at most utilities.
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Dec 08, 2011 |
Storage energy is critical to developing the full potential of Smart Grid, without this tool some promises about a SMART GRID may not be met. The development of this technology is not only important for Electric Cars, but for other areas of the Grid.
