Smart Grid

Energy assurance planning tips and resources

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:57:00 +0000

George Burmeister and Steve Foute

Tips and resources from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Public Technology Institute

Tips and resources for communities creating energy assurance plans from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Public Technology Institute

Editor's Viewpoint: Having enough energy to continue

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:48:00 +0000

The definition of sustainability has grown to include the ability of cities and counties to sustain their operations following significant power failures.

Viewpoints

Painless meter reading

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

New technology lets utility read water and power meters remotely

New technology lets utility read water and power meters remotely.

Local governments get tutoring on smart grid

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

New technology aims to improve electric service

PTI has released a tutorial on how cities and counties can promote smart grid development and how they will benefit from a stronger power supply.

PTI offers 'smart grid' tutorial for local governments

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:47:00 +0000

The Public Technology Institute has released "Smart Grid 101 for Local Governments," a tutorial on efforts to upgrade the nation's electrical grid.

It pays to save

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Agencies in Virginia's demand response program make money when they reduce energy use

Agencies in Virginia's demand response program make money when they reduce energy use.

Money is power

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Ron Blagus

ARRA funds help communities reduce energy consumption

Communities are using stimulus funds to upgrade facilities and electric infrastructure to reduce energy consumption.

Editor's Viewpoint: Big Brother, what took you so long?

Wed, 12 May 2010 17:48:00 +0000

Bill Wolpin (bill.wolpin@penton.com)

Finally, 1984 is here. Not only has Big Brother shown up, the worst part is that we didn't recognize him even staring directly in his face — or should I say his Facebook?

More power to you

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

Grants fund 'smart grid' projects, energy assurance plans

Local governments are using grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to keep power flowing in their communities.

Viewpoint: Five innovations that will change cities in the next five years

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Adam Christensen, social media communications manager, IBM

This year's version of IBM's annual "Next 5 in 5" — a list of five innovations that will change cities over the next five years — could significantly improve the fate of cities facing massive urbanization and stressed infrastructure.