Boston-based EnerNOC, which pays organizations to join “demand response” pools whose members agree to cut back on power usage during times of peak electrical demand, said today that it has added a major new partner: the State of Rhode Island. via EnerNOC Signs up Rhode Island | Xconomy.
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New electricity meters that will allow residents to monitor their power usage will be installed beginning next month in Santa Clarita Valley homes and small businesses. The “smart meters” should be fully installed by February throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Acton and Castaic, as well as parts of the San Fernando Valley and Fillmore, Continue reading →
Almost 9,000 households in Perth’s eastern region are part of a three year trial which allows them to monitor their power usage. Western Power and the Federal Government have jointly funded the $15 million scheme which involves replacing existing power meters with smart meters. via Meter trial to teach energy savvy – ABC News (Australian Continue reading →
The next decade will usher in a new era of alternative energy solutions that could meet a growing demand for “smarter” electrical power, a group of industry leaders said last week. Public utilities such as San Diego Gas & Electric Co. have already begun looking into ways of meeting California requirements that call for 33 Continue reading →
Calgary power provider Enmax Corp. will work with tech giant Cisco to create a “Smart Grid” system that has the potential to significantly reduce electricity consumption in the city, officials said this morning. Enmax and Cisco will develop the system, which will be designed to automatically manage the power usage of industrial and commercial customers, Continue reading →
State energy officials have recommended the Public Service Commission approve a Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. smart grid program that would give customers more control over their power usage and billing. But consumer advocates urged it be rejected. via Maryland PSC urged to approve BGE $500M smart grid project – Baltimore Business Journal:.
It's freezing cold in San Francisco right now (which is to say, 50 degrees). As such, I’ve been using my heater like a madman trying to stay warm. I know that’s going to hurt when I get my electricity bill at the end of the month, but I have no idea how much it’s going Continue reading →
