As of March 2012, $2.96 billion invested in smart grid projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has created at least $6.8 billion in total economic output, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In a new report, the DOE evaluates the immediate, not long-term, economic effects of ARRA-funded Smart Grid Investment Continue reading →
Quite a dichotomy has emerged in the utilities industry over when to develop meter data analytics. As I spoke recently with attendees of the Utilities Analytics Institute’s 2012 Summit, two opposing views emerged. On one hand, some utility companies have been extremely focused on their AMI and smart meter rollouts – some as a result Continue reading →
The American smart metering market entered 2011 flush with the ARRA/SGIG infused exuberance of previous years. Smart meter shipments had grown at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of more than 100 percent between 2005 and 2010 and the industry opened the year abuzz with reports of “building momentum.” As the months passed however, this momentum Continue reading →
Global shipments of smart meters will exceed 100 million this year and forge ahead to more than 250 million by 2016, with Europe being the main constituent of this total installed base. “Robust smart meter uptake in Europe is the result of mandates legislated by European central governments, coupled with heightened development in renewables,” says Continue reading →
Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L) has selected Siemens Energy, Inc. to implement eMeter EnergyIP®, a meter data management system (MDMS) as part of its SmartGrid demonstration project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Using proven, solution-delivery capabilities, Siemens will provide configuration, testing and integration services into KCP&L’s information technology systems. The Continue reading →
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ARRA announced $4.5 billion in stimulus grants to modernize the nations electrical grid. To qualify for these smart grid stimulus grants, applicants were required to, at least, match federal funding for their projects. via Newswire / Stimulus Grant to Regenerate the U.S. Power Grid Drives the Substation Integration and Continue reading →
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today voted to grant Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.’s request to establish a surcharge to collect certain costs related to smart grid projects approved under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009 by the Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Continue reading →
The administration of President Obama has released a list of “100 Recovery Act Projects That Are Changing America.” Many of the projects involve solar energy, vehicle electrification and electric grid modernization, as well as wind turbine research and manufacturing. Others benefit the military, police, rural communities and the oil and natural gas industry. Although expenditures Continue reading →
In 2009, the Smart Grid industry was filled with hope for what the $4.5 billion in U.S. government stimulus dollars could mean for the acceleration of Smart Grid deployments. Hundreds of utilities applied for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, $4.5 billion in awards were announced, and scarecrows danced on power lines as the Continue reading →
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus — has been marketed as a jobs bill, and that’s how it’s been judged. The White House says it has saved or created about 3 million jobs, helping avoid a depression and end a recession. Republicans mock it as a Big Continue reading →
Many see the electric and power utility industry as a huge dinosaur that is slow to respond to new challenges. However, there are a number of leaders that are quickly embracing smart grid and renewable energy technologies and approaches. The leading utilities for this year were just announced by IDC Energy Insights and Intelligent Utility Continue reading →
A new report out by the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), analyzing the economic and job creation impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), finds that the ARRA saved or created millions of jobs. Additionally, one of the areas where Recovery Act funds are stimulating the most private investment is the clean energy Continue reading →
Ohio-based FirstEnergy is on its way to make a transition over to smart grid and the company has signed an agreement with Department of Energy for a huge grant. In a recent press release, FirstEnergy Corp. announced that it has been awarded $57.4 million grant by the Department of Energy (DOE) as a part of Continue reading →
Central Electric Cooperative will receive $4.65 million in matching funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deploy smart grid technologies. The grant, provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will enable CEC to replace more than 30,000 existing meters with advanced metering technology. via Central Electric to Deploy Smart Grid Continue reading →
Today, Itron Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) president and CEO Malcolm Unsworth, and two workers representing Itron’s U.S.-based manufacturing, joined President Obama at the White House for a press event highlighting successful American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) investments. Itron manufactures its industry-leading smart grid and smart metering technology in two of its four U.S.-based facilities – in Continue reading →
In the suddenly zooming story of electric cars, it’s the cars themselves that have tended to hog the spotlight. Later this year, Nissan and GM will be the first to unveil their hyped first attempts at cars they hope will appeal to both America’s inner motorist and its inner environmentalist: cars that get much or Continue reading →
The University of Colorado at Boulder announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded it $2.4 million in Recovery Act funding for building a smart grid workforce training program. With the help of this funding, the university will be able to build an engineering graduate program focused on smart grid technologies, which will focus Continue reading →
UH M?noa's College of Engineering, with the support of Hawaiian Electric Company, has been awarded a $2.5-million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to train students and current workers for emerging jobs in clean and renewable energy technologies in the electric power industry. Officially titled, “Integrated Education and Research Continue reading →
Deloitte today released results of a survey of 70 clean tech, high tech and energy industry executives which finds that a majority of industry leaders believe President Obama's $787 billion stimulus bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) will foster technology and innovation, stimulate economic growth and create jobs. However, the survey also shows that the Continue reading →
2010 will be a blockbuster year for the American Clean Tech industry as billions of dollars in Stimulus money draw in private capital and create tens of thousands of jobs. But when the money runs out, and without a price on carbon, what’s next for Clean Tech? Join us to discuss what’s at stake for Continue reading →
