A flurry of new announcements and interesting articles on the end user aspect of home energy management initiatives. First, via Earth2Tech, a look at whether there is a bubble forming in the space: From my perspective,, there is one clear area of the smart grid that is seeing too much investment from venture capitalists, specifically […]
Read more »Via Tech News World, a report on the application of information technology to water & the opportunities therein. As the article notes: “…The very economic survival of a thirsty, arid Earth — with the U.S. southwest as a prime example — depends a great deal on properly applying the skills and expertise of app developers […]
Read more »Via The Atlantic, an interesting article on the power of peer information and the power of seizing on the concept of loss of a unit of value as a motivational opportunity—one that will finally get people to act. As the report notes: “…Now Cialdini is applying that concept to energy consumption, with promising results. Positive […]
Read more »Via Master Resource, an interesting commentary on whether smart metering can overcome the hassle factor and how such may impact the success/consumer acceptance of smart grid initiatives. As the article notes: “…When asked for conjectures about the Smart Grid, economists’ imaginations become almost indecently fertile. Writing in her blog, market-friendly Lynne Kiesling sees astounding dividends […]
Read more »Via Reason Magazine, an interesting look at demand response and the critical need for smart grid initiatives to involve regulatory reform, not just subsidies. As the article notes: “…The digital communication technology revolution that has created mass productivity gains throughout the economy during the last 20 years is finally creeping into the electricity industry as […]
Read more »Courtesy of Earth2Tech, interesting analysis of the smart grid market opportunity facing industry. As the article notes: “…Networking giant Cisco has estimated that the market for smart grid communications will grow into a $20 billion-a-year opportunity as the infrastructure is built out over the next five years, and a new report from researchers at Specialists […]
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