When Apple’s former Chief Architect Tony Fadell, who designed 18 generations of the iPod and 3 generations of the iPhone, took the…
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Cellular smart grid scores a win
Put one on the board for the cellular smart grid. Utility Consumers Energy announced that it will work with SmartSynch to roll out cellular-based smart meters for 1.8 million customers.…
Read MoreFour Reasons to Watch for Power Line Communications
Smart grid watchers spend a lot of time discussing the best options when it comes to networking homes. Does the answer to the debate lie in wiring? A current snapshot of power line carrier technologies suggests this particular option might command more of the smart grid market in the near future.…
Read MoreHow to Deal With: I’m Not Paying For That Smart Meter
In most states utilities raise electricity rates in order to pay for the installation of new gear like smart meters -- so consumers basically cover the cost of the upgrade. But some consumers and PUCs aren't so happy about those terms.…
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Good news for smart meters — a Texas state judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit against Oncor accusing the utility’s new…
Read MoreSmart Grid Gets Clipped in Michigan
Yet more evidence that the smart grid industry is facing pressure to get cheaper, and fast: Michigan utility Consumers Energy may be cutting $400 million from its $500 million smart grid spending plan over the next five years, reports Smart Grid Today.…
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Smart grid penny pinching is Monday’s sobering news of note. According to Smart Grid Today (subscription req.), Michigan utility Consumers Energy may…
Read MoreIBM Snags More Utilities for Smart Grid Tech
On the heels of IBM (s IBM) announcing it’s working with French electric utility EDF on smart grid research, the computing giant…
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