How demand response cuts wholesale power costs
Following several years of development, demand response has now started transforming wholesale markets — and reducing costs for ratepayers. Read more »
EU gets closer to new energy efficiency, smart meter requirements
By September the European Union may have a new energy efficiency strategy in place. On June 14 negotiators struck a provisional deal on the proposed new EU energy efficiency directive (the “Third Energy Efficiency Directive”). Final approval is likely. Read more »
Smart meter security: the human element
Utilities and companies that make smart meters and related technology must tighten their “human security measures.” This includes planning for the worst case: rogue employees. Read more »
2012: Questions on the road ahead to the smart grid
Last week eMeter’s Chris King shared his smart grid predictions for 2012. But also, as the new year turns, he says he’s pondering these important questions, too: Read more »
How should home energy management networks be controlled?
Realizing full benefits from a smart grid ultimately means controlling devices in customers’ homes, businesses, and other facilities. But who should exercise that control, and how? Read more »
Smart grid standards: a quick guide
eMeter’s Chief Regulator Officer Chris King gives us a quick overview of what we need to know about smart grid standards, what standards are important and what we can look forward to. Read more »
