Via Earth2Tech, a report on home energy software. As the article notes: “…For utilities that are looking to control their customers’ home energy use during peak hours with smart meters and appliances, there can be a steep learning curve. The utility wants to use communication networks and software to power down certain energy-hogging actions during […]
Read more »Via Nasdaq, an interesting report that China’s power distribution monopoly State Grid Corp. has set a goal of building a smart grid by 2020 to improve efficiency and distribute power more flexibly. As the article notes: “…The so-called “strong and smart grid” would help increase the share of clean energy in China’s energy mix. Clean […]
Read more »Via Earth2Tech, an interesting look at the possibility of a Google/Microsoft rivalry in the smart grid software space. As the article notes: “…The big news this week for Google, and anyone interested in smart meters and energy management, is that the company has partnered with utilities like San Diego Gas & Electric and meter maker […]
Read more »Via Earth2Tech, an interesting commentary providing one utility’s take on Google’s PowerMeter initiative and surprisingly refreshing acknowledgement of the fact that utilities will have to embrace the Web 2.0 world of shared data, customer access, etc. “The news that utilities like San Diego Gas & Electric and incumbent meter maker Itron will be offering Google’s […]
Read more »Courtesy of Earth2Tech, a report on Oracle’s entry into the smart grid software market, plus an update on several start ups already plying the space such as eMeter and Ecologic Analytics. As the article notes: “…Companies building smart meters and the network infrastructure that allows them to communicate back to electric utilities generate most of […]
Read more »Courtesy of Earth2Tech, an update on Google’s PowerMeter initiative. As the article notes: Some utilities have indicated to us that they’ve been uncomfortable with the fact that Google is building software and web tools for energy management and smart meters called PowerMeter. In their eyes Google’s strong brand could dominate their relationship with the customer. […]
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