Grid Edge

Grid Edge 1
Networked Regions 4.0: Dubuque’s Small-Town Revolution
Industry Perspective

Networked Regions 4.0: Dubuque’s Small-Town Revolution

This small Midwestern community may have cracked the code of stakeholder engagement.

by H. Christine Richards
Networking/AMI 3
Itron Beefs Up Software Portfolio With Asais Acquisition

Itron Beefs Up Software Portfolio With Asais Acquisition

Itron’s smart meters get a little smarter.

by Michael Kanellos
Technology 7
Want to Understand China’s Energy Economy? Look at DVD Players

Want to Understand China’s Energy Economy? Look at DVD Players

You might not be familiar with the “DVD Mistake,” but if you want to sell products in China, you might want to bone up.

by Michael Kanellos
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 10
GE Says ZigBee is Better Than Wi-Fi

GE Says ZigBee is Better Than Wi-Fi

General Electric argues that ZigBee is superior to Wi-Fi on all fronts.

by Katherine Tweed
GTM Squared

GTM Squared's annual membership is designed for energy leaders and enterprises. Professionals stay smart with Squared's intel platform that gives access to insights they want, when they want them. The membership includes:

Weekly Insights From Our Experts
Event Live Streams & Video On-Demand
GTM Event Registration Discounts
Special Reports & Surveys

Learn More
Utilities 4
The Texas CREZ Plan to Get Wires for Wind

The Texas CREZ Plan to Get Wires for Wind

Transmission builder Oncor says the CREZ will make Texas a world leader in wind.

by Herman K. Trabish
Grid Edge 3
Peter Wagner of Accel Partners on Smart Grid Trends
Industry Perspective

Peter Wagner of Accel Partners on Smart Grid Trends

Facebook’s lead VC on the next wave of opportunities on the smart grid.

by Peter Wagner
Grid Edge 20
Do We Need to Change the Way We Pay for Power?
Industry Perspective

Do We Need to Change the Way We Pay for Power?

Can technology and game theory dismantle the ‘kilowatts equal profits’ paradigm?

by Eric Wesoff
Demand Response 18
The Next Frontier for Demand Response: China
Research Spotlight

The Next Frontier for Demand Response: China

Energy efficiency mandates from the PRC signal good times ahead for ESCOs and others.

by Michael Kanellos
Software & Analytics 1
IBM Wants to Make Wind Farms and Solar Power Plants Smarter

IBM Wants to Make Wind Farms and Solar Power Plants Smarter

Deep Thunder, iLOG software, bottomless data and the right analysis will optimize renewable power.

by Herman K. Trabish
Solar 1
Solar and Smart Grid Experts to Discuss Innovation Through Integration of Industry

Solar and Smart Grid Experts to Discuss Innovation Through Integration of Industry

Networked Solar: The Convergence of Renewable Energy and the Smart Grid is taking place January 25–26, 2011 in Jersey City, NJ.

by Staff
Markets & Policy 18
Guest Post: In Clean Energy, Too Many Interests, Not Enough Coordination
Industry Perspective

Guest Post: In Clean Energy, Too Many Interests, Not Enough Coordination

William Brent wades through the alphabet soup of cleantech organizations and finds a lack of cohesion.

by William Brent
Grid Edge 1
How Semitech’s New Smart Chip Will Allow for Better Power Line Communication

How Semitech’s New Smart Chip Will Allow for Better Power Line Communication

Semitech Semiconductor introduces a new chip to enable communications in noisy environments.

by Boonsri Dickinson
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 63
Cheap Wi-Fi Thermostats Arrive at Home Depot

Cheap Wi-Fi Thermostats Arrive at Home Depot

For less than $100, Radio Thermostat is offering its Wi-Fi thermostat directly to the masses. It’s just the beginning.

by Katherine Tweed
Software & Analytics 0
In Abu Dhabi, Hara and SunPower Win Big

In Abu Dhabi, Hara and SunPower Win Big

The national utility says Hara’s software could save it 12 terawatt hours of power per year by 2020.

by Michael Kanellos
Utilities 12
Will Solar, Wind and New Tech Pave the Way for a DC Renaissance?
Research Spotlight

Will Solar, Wind and New Tech Pave the Way for a DC Renaissance?

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) lines offer a big opportunity for developers.

by Herman K. Trabish
Demand Response 0
Smart Grid Consolidation Continues: ABB, EnerNoc Both Expand

Smart Grid Consolidation Continues: ABB, EnerNoc Both Expand

EnerNoc’s ninth acquisition and ABB’s third in recent months

by Michael Kanellos
Grid Optimization 44
Lights Without Wires, Courtesy of DC Power

Lights Without Wires, Courtesy of DC Power

No wires? Magic? No, just an old idea with a modern twist from Nextek.

by Michael Kanellos
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 2
Motorola Buys Home Networker 4Home: Does It Make Sense?

Motorola Buys Home Networker 4Home: Does It Make Sense?

What is the secret formula for home networking?

by Michael Kanellos
Demand Response 2
EnerNoc Goes International With UK Deal

EnerNoc Goes International With UK Deal

London calling for energy efficiency

by Michael Kanellos
Green IT & Data 6
Startups: Racktivity Racks Up $8 Million

Startups: Racktivity Racks Up $8 Million

Do you know what’s going on in your rack?

by Michael Kanellos
Smart Grid 2
Mixed Greens: ABB Plunks $4.2 Billion Into Motors, GM Goes On Hiring Spree, and More

Mixed Greens: ABB Plunks $4.2 Billion Into Motors, GM Goes On Hiring Spree, and More

Plus, palladium, gallium and Nazi coal!

by Michael Kanellos
Networking/AMI 0
Tropos Wins Burbank Water and Power

Tropos Wins Burbank Water and Power

BWP has been sticking with Wi-Fi mesh since 2007—now the company will use it for its smart grid communications rollout.

by Katherine Tweed
Grid Edge 1
Networked Regions 3.0: Phoenix Who? Mesa and ASU Build Internally
Industry Perspective

Networked Regions 3.0: Phoenix Who? Mesa and ASU Build Internally

The Valley of the Sun grapples with sustainability.

by H. Christine Richards
Energy Efficiency 2
Opower, Energy Efficiency Leader, Gets $50M From KP, Accel

Opower, Energy Efficiency Leader, Gets $50M From KP, Accel

“Web portals and in-home displays are not delivering value”: an update on the energy-efficiency startup that could.

by Eric Wesoff
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 9
Sipco Targeting Building Management Industry With Patent

Sipco Targeting Building Management Industry With Patent

Ecobee, Energate, SmartSynch and Florida Power & Light have all been visited.

by Eric Lane