Network Infrastructure/AMI | Smart Grid Network

One-Third of US Homes Have a Smart Meter

One-Third of US Homes Have a Smart Meter

Katherine Tweed: May 22, 2012

Can the first 36 million meters prove they’re worth the cost?

A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

Jeff St. John: May 21, 2012

A new co-equal for the Four Horsemen of the smart grid. The company is also into smart buildings.

Where Are the Growth Opportunities in Smart Grid?

Video: Where Are the Growth Opportunities in Smart Grid?

Staff: May 18, 2012

Now that AMI has become more of a steady-state business in the U.S., Gary High from Landis+Gyr talks about growth opportunities in emerging markets and innovation with utilities in the U.S.

Communication and the Smart Grid With On-Ramp Wireless

Video: Communication and the Smart Grid With On-Ramp Wireless

Staff: May 16, 2012

GTM Research analyst Emma Ritch and On-Ramp's COO, Jake Rasweiller, discuss the fragmented state of the communications market, the status of the DOE grant for On-Ramp's underground communications network, and the current issues and solutions around communications and data for utilities.

No Smart Meter, No Cost in Vermont

No Smart Meter, No Cost in Vermont

Katherine Tweed: May 15, 2012

Vermont becomes the first state to ofter free opt-outs, but overall refusal rates stay low.

Highlights From The Networked Grid 2012

Video: Highlights From The Networked Grid 2012

Staff: May 14, 2012

Highlights from the 2012 Networked Grid at The Washington Duke Inn on April 4-5, 2012. Hear what attendees had to say about the two-day summit on smart grid.

Elster’s Smart Meter Strongbox Takes Off in Brazil

Elster’s Smart Meter Strongbox Takes Off in Brazil

Jeff St. John: May 11, 2012

Elster locks up its smart meters to prevent energy theft in Rio de Janeiro and across Latin America.

Echelon Launches Cheap Meter, Warns of Unsure 2012 Outlook

Echelon Launches Cheap Meter, Warns of Unsure 2012 Outlook

Jeff St. John: May 10, 2012

Strong Q1 revenues, but uncertain 2012 outlook and layoffs and restructuring ahead. Will a cheaper meter help?

Fraud Should Be First Priority for Smart Meter Security

Fraud Should Be First Priority for Smart Meter Security

Katherine Tweed: May 10, 2012

With connectivity comes scalability. Are utilities ready?

Insights From GTM Research on The Networked Grid

Video: Insights From GTM Research on The Networked Grid

Staff: May 8, 2012

Key take-aways at The 2012 Networked Grid conference? Utility communications deployment, how the presidential election will affect the smart grid, automation switching growth, big data and analytics, and water were some of the major topics of discussion.

Echelon’s Modular Smart Grid Lands Big Asian Partners

Echelon’s Modular Smart Grid Lands Big Asian Partners

Jeff St. John: May 8, 2012

First, smart meters; next, control nodes for the inverters, sensors, chargers and other grid devices to come

China Grid Slowdown Hurts Siemens, ABB

China Grid Slowdown Hurts Siemens, ABB

Jeff St. John: April 27, 2012

Is the world’s biggest future smart grid market faltering?

US Grid Has $107B in Investment “Gaps” by 2020

US Grid Has $107B in Investment “Gaps” by 2020

Jeff St. John: April 26, 2012

The American Society of Civil Engineers finds that failing to spend on grid upgrades will end up costing U.S. homes and businesses nearly $200 billion by 2020.

Tendril Takes “Apps Store for Energy” Concept to the Netherlands

Tendril Takes “Apps Store for Energy” Concept to the Netherlands

Jeff St. John: April 25, 2012

Tendril and Dutch retail utility Essent open APIs and smart meter data to apps developers and hackathons.

E.ON Picks Elster for Smart Meter Rollout

E.ON Picks Elster for Smart Meter Rollout

Katherine Tweed: April 23, 2012

Up to 300,000 meters to start, with potential for millions down the road