Today, Simple Energy announced that people in Texas can now sign up for a social, fun and simple way to save energy with the Simple Energy Customer Engagement Platform, an online game that allows users to compete with friends and win prizes for increased energy efficiency. via Simple Energy Customer Engagement Platform Launches in Texas.
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A US energy efficiency firm whose fans include Barack Obama and David Cameron is now looking to transfer its rapid growth across the Atlantic to Europe. Opower has expanded to be worth an estimated $1bn after signing contracts with 60 US utilities, including eight of the 10 largest in the country, since being established in Continue reading →
Kansas City Power & Light has filed a request for new and enhanced energy efficiency programs under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act. The filing makes KCP&L the first utility to file a proposal under the act with the Missouri Public Service Commission. KCP&L began a series of energy efficiency pilot programs in 2005 as Continue reading →
Because of their capability to save energy and to improve the efficiency of electrical grids, power utilities are expected to rapidly adopt smart electricity meters, causing global shipments to triple from 2011 to 2016—and spurring the doubling of the associated semiconductor market during the same period. via Surging Smart Meter Shipments Spur Soaring Chip Sales Continue reading →
New research shows that the willingness to invest in emerging energy technologies varies country to country. According to a study by Strategy Analytics Smart Home Strategies (SHS), service consumers surveyed in six countries all indicate they are willing to pay for improved energy efficiency. The Segmentation and Analysis of Attitudes towards Energy Consumption: France, Germany, Continue reading →
While you’re busy preparing for the holiday season, use these energy efficiency smartphone apps to save energy, money and time. It’s energy efficiency in the palm of your hand! via Top 5 Energy Efficiency Smartphone Apps | ThinkProgress.
With demand for energy consumption projected to greatly increase, the utility industry is looking for ways to improve the efficiency, predictability and reliability of their networks. Smart grids are being developed as a means to service those requirements as well as to lay the foundation for future growth. via Test Tools Help Identify and Eliminate Continue reading →
“Green” was the predominant color as the 2011 Platts Global Energy Awards were presented to 21 companies and industry leaders at a gala dinner in New York last night. Clean energy and sustainability themes prevailed in the entries for this year’s awards, not only setting the criteria for honors in energy efficiency and technology categories, Continue reading →
Energy efficiency measures both reduce energy consumption and slow the pace of building power plants. Utilities know that, but how much are they doing to promote the idea? A report released Thursday looked at 50 U.S. utilities and ranked them by the investments they have made in energy efficiency and the energy saved. Those in Continue reading →
Smart meters have been installed in nearly every home and business for the city of Liberty which has brought improved bill accuracy while still protecting privacy. City officials borrowed $3 million to purchase the electrical and water meters, according to Gary Broz, city manager. The system is expected to be paid off within three to Continue reading →
The Tennessee Valley Authority has unveiled a redesigned website for tips and information about how consumers can conserve energy whether at home, at a business or in an industry. via TVA revamped energy efficiency website – Boston.com.
As part of its observance of October as National Energy Awareness Month, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced that its EnergyRight Solutions energy efficiency website has been redesigned and is now live at www.EnergyRight.com. The new EnergyRight Solutions website features a simpler, clearer layout to help consumers more quickly and easily navigate the site and find Continue reading →
Energy company EON have stated that small businesses in the UK could be losing up to £7.7 billion by not adopting energy saving measures. Recommended initiatives aimed at making businesses more energy efficient could lead to huge savings for a large proportion of the nation’s establishments. via £7.7 Billion could be saved by energy efficiency Continue reading →
Efficiency and sustainability have become the twin mantras that gained currency in the aftermath of the economic slowdown. In this process, smart infrastructure is expected to play an important role. In India, infrastructure is an area of high-priority area for the government. And within infrastructure, ‘Mission 2012: Power to All’—a comprehensive blueprint that encompasses generation, Continue reading →
It wasn’t that long ago that microgrids were commonly thought of in the utility industry as negatives: They were supposedly unsafe. And worse, they were competition. But it looks like more utilities and other industry players see them as critical building blocks that will help ensure the efficiency and reliability of the Smart Grid. via Continue reading →
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] on Nov. 24 was selected to receive federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of a three-year study to improve the efficiency and reliability of the United States' power grid. “For years, Boeing has developed secure, networked systems vital to our nation’s defense, and bringing this Continue reading →
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Role of Information and Communications Technologies in Building Smart Grid: Technologies and Markets” report to their offering. This report addresses multiple subjects associated with the development of Smart Grid ICT. It, particular, concentrates on the following items: * Standardization process: it is mostly at the beginning Continue reading →
The state’s major electricity distributors earlier this month took the first in a series of steps to move toward a so-called “smart grid” by seeking federal stimulus money to help finance their planned investments in enabling infrastructure. PSE&G, Atlantic City Electric and Jersey Central Power & Light plan to invest more than $200 million to Continue reading →
Con Edison announced on Tuesday a so-called “smart grid” pilot project in northwestern Queens — a $6 million, 18-month experiment to will test how a range of technologies can modernize electricity supply. “We believe we can make New York City a model to show how different smart grid technologies can work together,” said Kevin M. Continue reading →
Bill Radke: This week, Microsoft launched a free program that lets you track and change your energy consumption down to individual appliances. It’s Microsoft’s entry into what’s being called the “smart grid.” But as utilities rush to computerize electrical transmission, are they also opening the door to cyber attacks? From the Marketplace Sustainability Desk, Sam Continue reading →
