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The Smart Meter Stimulus-Cash-to-Integration Equation

The Smart Meter Stimulus-Cash-to-Integration Equation

Jeff St. John: May 21, 2013

How taxpayer-backed AMI projects are, and aren’t, being connected to utility systems at large

New Switches Cut 80,000 Outages for ComEd

New Switches Cut 80,000 Outages for ComEd

Katherine Tweed: May 20, 2013

Distribution automation takes the lead as smart meters face delays at Commonwealth Edison.

The Military Microgrid as Smart Grid Asset

The Military Microgrid as Smart Grid Asset

Jeff St. John: May 17, 2013

Fort Bliss, Texas becomes first DOD microgrid to hook up to the grid. What’s next?

Why Benchmarking Outages is Important

Video: Why Benchmarking Outages is Important

Staff: May 17, 2013

Mike Edmonds of S&C talks with Jeff St. John about what makes an outage in different regions, and how benchmarking those differences helps utilities.

Smart Grid Integration Showcase: Ventyx and E.ON

Smart Grid Integration Showcase: Ventyx and E.ON

Jeff St. John: May 16, 2013

Integrating Sweden’s power grid, from transmission to end-users

PSE&G Takes Over LIPA Operations

PSE&G Takes Over LIPA Operations

Katherine Tweed: May 15, 2013

LIPA gets privatized (again), but what will it mean for a smarter grid?

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Herman K. Trabish: May 13, 2013

First insight: Both parties see the grid’s sources of electricity are shifting.

The 2013 US Utility Outlook on Renewables, Smart Grid

The 2013 US Utility Outlook on Renewables, Smart Grid

Jeff St. John: May 8, 2013

Some key findings and surprising outcomes from Black & Veatch’s annual utility survey—with charts.

Smart Grid 2.0: Enabling New Applications with Sensus Networks

Video: Smart Grid 2.0: Enabling New Applications with Sensus Networks

Staff: May 8, 2013

Greentech Media interviews Matt Ferguson and gets insight on what Sensus' communication network looks like and why their solution helps utilities. 

Can the US Sustain Post-Stimulus Smart Grid Successes?

Can the US Sustain Post-Stimulus Smart Grid Successes?

David Groarke: May 8, 2013

There are still questions about how effectively the stimulus enabled a long-term domestic smart grid market.

Cisco’s IP-Everywhere, Substation-Plus-Security Smart Grid Suite

Cisco’s IP-Everywhere, Substation-Plus-Security Smart Grid Suite

Jeff St. John: May 7, 2013

How the networking giant plans to secure its MPLS-based, super-fast substation automation offering

Voltage Management: A Hidden Energy Efficiency Resource

Voltage Management: A Hidden Energy Efficiency Resource

Kelly Warner and Ron Willoughby: May 7, 2013

A reliable, controllable and cost-effective solution for making the grid more efficient

Silver Spring Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Analyst Estimates

Silver Spring Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Analyst Estimates

Jeff St. John: May 1, 2013

The first post-IPO earnings call for Silver Spring. Plus, details on its U.K. plans.

Who Are the Top Utilities in Smart Grid?

Who Are the Top Utilities in Smart Grid?

Emma Ritch: May 1, 2013

In its latest report, GTM Research profiles 40 of the most advanced North American utilities in smart grid and names the top 10 utilities in terms of smart grid maturity.

Utilities Have Far to Go in Smart Grid Maturity

Utilities Have Far to Go in Smart Grid Maturity

Katherine Tweed: April 24, 2013

A new GTM report identifies utilities that are leading in key metrics—and those that might be playing catch-up.