Green Jobs: Simple Energy Gets Comverge Vet; MEMC’s CFO Swap; New CEOs at Oree, Pythagoras

Green Jobs: Simple Energy Gets Comverge Vet; MEMC’s CFO Swap; New CEOs at Oree, Pythagoras

Jeff St. John: May 21, 2012

The smart grid action is moving to the softer side of the grid.

A123’s $50M Debt Desperation Play

A123’s $50M Debt Desperation Play

Jeff St. John: May 20, 2012

The lithium-ion battery maker is forced to seek expensive debt as it struggles with recall, record losses.

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.

With Nuke Plants Offline, California Faces a Summer Without SONGS

With Nuke Plants Offline, California Faces a Summer Without SONGS

Herman K. Trabish: May 18, 2012

SCE may not get the San Onfre Nuclear Generating Station back in service before summer’s peak loads.

Green Button Apps: How Innovative Are They?

Green Button Apps: How Innovative Are They?

Katherine Tweed: May 17, 2012

It looks like the killer app for Green Button is still waiting in the wings.

Opower Adds Utility Customers, Tests Smart Thermostats

Opower Adds Utility Customers, Tests Smart Thermostats

Jeff St. John: May 16, 2012

The startup with more than 70 utility customers expands into Europe and pilots its smart thermostats with Honeywell.

WeatherBug Debuts Its Energy Management App

WeatherBug Debuts Its Energy Management App

Katherine Tweed: May 16, 2012

When temperatures soar, who better than a weather company to control your thermostat?

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.

Video: NRG CEO David Crane on Electric Vehicles and Parking

Video: NRG CEO David Crane on Electric Vehicles and Parking

Eric Wesoff: May 16, 2012

“I am very pleased that NRG employees have been among the first to embrace plug-in vehicles—even if it means I don’t have a guaranteed parking spot at work.”

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.

CPUC on the Verge of Major Decision About Solar’s Net Metering

CPUC on the Verge of Major Decision About Solar’s Net Metering

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2012

Advocates say solar’s “civil rights policy” is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers.

A123 Reports $125M Q1 Loss as Recall Woes Drag On

A123 Reports $125M Q1 Loss as Recall Woes Drag On

Eric Wesoff, Jeff St. John: May 15, 2012

The lithium-ion battery maker suffers a record quarterly loss and reduces 2012 outlook as it starts to replace faulty batteries.

One Degree Can Save More Than You Think

One Degree Can Save More Than You Think

Katherine Tweed: May 15, 2012

Even adjusting the thermostat in winter can save real money.

Predicting Solar Power via Satellite and Software

Predicting Solar Power via Satellite and Software

Jeff St. John: May 15, 2012

Clean Power Research says its prediction tools can help turn rooftop solar panels into predictable power assets.

Free Nights Come to Electricity Plans

Free Nights Come to Electricity Plans

Katherine Tweed: May 14, 2012

TXU offers an energy plan that sounds a lot like a mobile phone plan.