Smart Meter News
Itron Targets Brazil Utilities for New Solution
14 May 2013 22:53
Itron has formed a strategic alliance with Brazilian technology company Choice. The deal calls for the companies to integrate and jointly market a non-technical loss (NTL) solution, focusing particularly on...
Read moreEnglish Town Seeks Energy Independence
14 May 2013 22:53
The town of Wigton has completed the first stage of an initiative to become a smart energy community. Located in Cumbria, Wigton was previously part of a pilot deploying rural...
Read moreDECC Requests More Time for Smart Meter Roll Out
14 May 2013 22:52
In March 2011, the UK Government and the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) jointly published the Government’s Response to the Smart Meter Prospectus, which established target dates for...
Read moreOrga Systems Joins eMeter Alliance Program
14 May 2013 22:52
Orga Systems has joined the eMeter Alliance Program as an Integration, Technology, and Developer Partner. Orga Systems and eMeter will partner to develop and sell integrated solutions for utility smart...
Read moreOlympia Selects Itron Water AMI Solution
14 May 2013 22:50
The city of Olympia, Washington, has selected Itron’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution to increase operational efficiency and better manage the municipal water resources. In addition, Itron’s technology will enable...
Read moreVentyx Supplies Solutions in Ecuador
12 May 2013 22:52
Ventyx has signed deals valued at $6.5 to provide solutions for Ecuador’s smart grid. Transelectric and Ecuador’s National Energy Control Center (CENACE) will upgrade to Ventyx’ latest energy management and...
Read moreCalifornia Utility Expands Forecasting Capabilities with SAS…
12 May 2013 22:51
Southern California Edison (SCE) is using SAS® Analytics to improve its forecasting efficiency by integrating and analyzing data as part of an effort to strengthen its energy operations and address...
Read moreNew Mexico Utility Honored for Smart Water Initative
12 May 2013 22:50
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority was honored for the Best Smart Infrastructure during the Expanding Excellence Awards, which are presented to utilities that have successfully completed a project...
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Enel Honors Energy Competition Winners
14 May 2013 22:51
Enel chairman Paolo Andrea Colombo and chief executive officer and general manager Fulvio Conti honored the winners of the 2012 PlayEnergy competition. PlayEnergy, now in its ninth edition, reflects Enel’s...
Read moreCisco Unveils New Grid Solutions
12 May 2013 22:52
Cisco has announced expanded solutions and services that help utilities enhance grid operations while facing greater levels of automation, increased security, and changing regulatory requirements. Cisco’s security strategy addresses both...
Read moreFlorida Utility Puts Smart Grid into Operation
04 May 2013 21:57
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company reports that it has established one of the United States’ first full-scale smart grids, networking 4.5 million smart meters and more than 10,000 other...
Read moreSmart Switches Reducing Outages
04 May 2013 21:55
ComEd is reporting that the installation of 470 distribution automation (DA)devices resulted in 82,000 fewer customer power interruptions in 2012.The utility also estimates the DA devices prevented 20,000 service interruptions...
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Wi-SUN Alliance Adds New Members
14 May 2013 22:53
The Wi-SUN Alliance now has more than 30 member companies. Recent additions as Contributor members include Access Company, CM Engineering, Exegin Technologies, ISB Corporation, Osaka Gas, Rohde & Schwartz, Semtech,...
Read moreOutland Absorbed into Duke Energy Renewables
14 May 2013 22:51
Outland Energy Services officially debuted as part of Duke Energy Renewables during the recent American Wind Energy Association trade show in Chicago. Duke Energy Renewables acquired the Minnesota-based company in...
Read moreWales Gets First Tidal Energy Generator Project
14 May 2013 22:50
The European Regional Development Fund has awarded Tidal Energy a £1.6 million grant to fund deployment of Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy generator in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire. First Minister Carwyn...
Read moreEuropean Ministers Set (Hoped for) Deadline for ETS Reform
12 May 2013 22:53
The Energy and Environment Ministers from nine European member states, including the UK, France, and Germany, have introduced possible reforms to the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to ensure it...
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