What’s going on in the world of competitive electricity markets? To find out, I’ve come to Houston, where the Texas Electricity Professionals…
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In the Heart of Texas, a Wind Power Transmission Snag
Nobody likes high-voltage transmission lines running through their backyards, not even in the energy-loving heart of Texas. Recently a group of landowners (the Heart of Texas Landowners Coalition) persuaded the state’s regulators to force utility Oncor to reroute a $100 million transmission line around their property.…
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That’s the question I ask when reading any reviews of mobile peripherals: is it worth carrying around all the time with my…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad U110 in da house- sexy factor off the meter!
I’ve only had it in my hands for just a few minutes but let me tell you, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is…
Read MoreEnerNOC Waltzes Into Texas
New England-based demand-response company EnerNOC is heading into the Wild West of Texas! It has inked a deal with the state’s Electric…
Read MoreTexas Gets the Wind Taken Out of Its Sails
Less than a week after the New York Times celebrated Texas’ dominant position in wind power, a cool, still day dawned. The…
Read MoreOrganize Your Life With Jott
With this entry, Chris Poteet joins the WWD team as a contributing writer. Look for his posts every week. Welcome, Chris! -Ed…
Read MoreNeed-to-Know Web Video Metrics
Driven by the inability of page views to properly measure people’s use of sites with streaming video and AJAX, Nielsen/NetRatings is switching…
Read MoreHooked on a Meme-ing
How does a meme start? It has less to do with craft and more to do with who you know and where…
Read MoreSatellite Broadband does not work
This morning WSJ reported that News Corp is pulling the plug on its satellite-based Internet service. Hughes Electronics had embarked on an…
Read MoreTut Tut Tut
Looks like change of scenery has not helped equipment maker Tut Systems even a little bit, as the company extends its losing…
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