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Jan 3, 2014
Alstom Grid has picked up a reputation for knowing not only how to find the right companies to acquire, but also how to integrate them successfully and smoothly. Click for more on what makes the company’s acquisition strategy work. More >>
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Jan 3, 2014
Conservation voltage reduction has largely been in stall mode over the last 10 years or so. But that may soon be old news now that equipment costs have dropped and some utilities are discovering ways to cost-justify the expense. And a startup’s success in the field may get even more utilities interested. More >>
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Jan 2, 2014
About a year ago, guest author Louis Szablya shared his predictions for the 10 most important home energy developments we could expect to see in 2013. Now, he’s back with a report card on how he fared with those predictions. More >>
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Jan 2, 2014
EPA is expected to release new requirements for cooling water intake that will have an impact on many power plants around the country. Under the new rules, which should be coming early this year, utilities will need to integrate the best technology available to minimize environmental impact. More >>
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Jan 2, 2014
The winning team in a competition hosted by consulting firm DEFG at New York University expects to see utilities offering customers a variety of new technologies and services as soon as 2020. Click for more on what the NYU students expect to see from utilities in just a few short years. More >>
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Dec 31, 2013
Looking back at the year as it comes to a close is a familiar holiday tradition. For those of us involved in smart grid, it’s an excellent way to recap how far we’ve come, where we fell short and what remains to be done. The most widely read Smart Grid News stories of 2013 offer a good summary of where we were and a glimpse of where we need to go. More >>
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Dec 31, 2013
Getting customers interested in saving energy has never been an easy task, even though energy efficiency can save them money without a lot of effort. Now ACEEE offers a three-pronged approach that could help utilities change customer behavior. Click for a summary and a link to ACEEE’s new field guide. More >>
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Dec 31, 2013
With power demand at a low point, many utilities are none too eager to sink money into new transmission projects. But what if they didn’t have to? What if they could push more power into an area through existing lines? Read the story for details on the technology that could make that possible. More >>
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Dec 27, 2013
This week’s smart grid wins roundup includes projects, financing and more from companies both familiar and not so familiar. Read about the new AMI and smart grid services project with Itron and Tantalus and other recent smart grid developments. More >>
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Dec 31, 2013
A rule has been proposed to require strict efficiency standards for electric motors. It’s good news for the businesses that will save money from enhanced energy efficiency and good for the environment. But unless utilities can find a new business model that doesn’t depend on selling more power every year, it may not be good news for them. More >>
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