Latest Smart grid Stories
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GridSense(TM), an Acorn Energy (NASDAQ: ACFN) company that develops and markets advanced monitoring solutions for the electric power industry, has evolved the first wireless camera designed for inspection of high-voltage assets rated up to 500kV. The hotstick-mountable, high-resolution HighV Camera(TM), with its accompanying 7" Android tablet, was introduced in 2013 for inspecting high-voltage assets, but initially carried a lower...
Multi-utility will use EnergyAxis to manage electric, water and gas services RALEIGH, N.C., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elster today announced that Humboldt Utilities has selected the Elster EnergyAxis AMI and grid performance management solution. Humboldt Utilities is a municipally owned utility servicing Humboldt, Tennessee, and the surrounding area with electric, gas, water and wastewater services. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110126/SF35872LOGO-a ) Humboldt is...
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled an innovative battery energy storage system pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project was held at HGST, Inc's facility in east San Jose. The Yerba Buena Battery Energy Storage System Pilot Project charges batteries when demand is low and then sends reserved power to...
First Phase of Innovative Energy Storage Project Complete ST. CHARLES, Ill., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of St. Charles, Illinois, ("City") and Verde Energy USA ("Verde"), a leading independent retail power supplier and energy solutions provider, jointly announced today the successful installation of Ice Energy's Ice Bear(TM), a proven, clean energy storage system. This marks the completion of the initial phase of the project between Verde and the City. The Ice Bear...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly to overturn Governor Pat Quinn's veto of Senate Bill 9, legislation that accelerates the ability for Ameren Illinois to make improvements to the electric grid and create hundreds of new jobs. The Senate took the same action yesterday. "Members of the General Assembly have been steadfast in calling for the development of an energy delivery system that meets today's needs...
Smart meter installations to begin later this year, adding jobs and boosting Illinois economy CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois General Assembly overrode a veto to enact Senate Bill 9, getting the state's Smart Grid program back on track. The law, which takes effect immediately, ensures ComEd can invest in a modern grid that will reduce power outages and give customers more choice and control over their energy use. ComEd's modernization efforts are designed to...
Hosted online customer portal provides consumers with specific data and actionable usage analysis ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdeeco, an innovative smart grid analytics firm for the utility industry, has unveiled a configurable online customer portal application that electric utilities can offer their customers. This hosted application can be customized to offer specific and actionable data regarding energy consumption, allowing the customer to view their energy usage at...
Newest member of executive management team brings 25 years of energy leadership RALEIGH, N.C., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elster today announced that Mark Fronmuller has joined the company as President, Elster Solutions, which is headquartered in Raleigh. Elster develops and delivers smart grid and smart meter solutions to water, gas and electric utilities around the world. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110126/SF35872LOGO-a ) "We set a very high bar for...
Integrating Echelon's grid-sensing and communication technologies into its smart meters TOKYO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will globally enhance business relating to smart meters, which are advanced electricity meters with communication functions, in collaboration with its partner Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON). Mitsubishi Electric will integrate Echelon's Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) into its lineup of...
A roadmap to plan future grid developments for residential customers launched at the Smart Grid Modernization Summit MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The smart grid promises to interconnect the reviving North American building market, beginning in the commercial building sector as government mandates drive energy efficiency standards. However, this trend is reaching the residential market following the introduction of smart meters and other technologies that...
