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Evolution of the modern grid opens up new market opportunities, new business models and new pricing dynamics. Watch this section for key trends and developments.
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The disruptive nature of Smart Grid technologies has taken the utility industry by surprise, a new Microsoft study clearly shows. |
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A new study gives insights into what utility professionals *really* think about the Smart Grid market. Take a look — you might be surprised at what they're saying. For instance, despite the media focus on smart meters, the utility pros don't think they're so hot. And, of course, there's not enough money in the government pot. |
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As the Smart Grid transforms today's utility-based society, IEEE member and PhD candidate Tim Kostyk is back with another thoughtful suggestion for those designing tomorrow’s electricity marketplace. This time his topic is energy equity and why we need to make sure we’re not designing a system of energy haves and have nots. Don't miss this one. |
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Members of the American Public Power Association's (APPA)Legislative & Resolutions Committee today approved 11 resolutions at its annual Legislative Rally, including endorsing policies to improve wholesale market transparency and expressing concern regarding regulation of over-the-counter (OTC derivatives markets.
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Xcel Energy has asked the Colorado PUC for permission to initiate a pilot pricing program for Boulder's SmartGridCity to test customer acceptance of three different electricity pricing options. If approved by the PUC, the pilot would be launched in April of this year. |
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As utilities around the world have initiated major smart grid infrastructure upgrades over the past several years, cyber security has become a critical priority. Security measures are designed to protect the electrical grid from attacks by terrorists and hackers, as well as strengthening its resilience against natural disasters and inadvertent threats such as equipment failures and user errors. According to a new report from Pike Research, the intense focus on smart grid cyber security from utilities, infrastructure vendors, standards bodies, and world governments is spurring a surge in revenue growth, and the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that the sector will increase from $1.2 billion in 2009 to $3.7 billion by 2015. |
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Good news ahead for the Smart Grid market, says one of its top experts. Chuck Newton is one of the industry's most experienced and respected market researchers. One reason: He goes right to the source for his predictions. He interviews utilities around the world about their buying plans, then cross-correlates their responses with economic news and energy statistics. When we heard his latest survey was about to come out, we asked him to write up a quick summary of the high points, exclusive to SGN readers. Overall, it is good news, even though the market has a ways to go to overcome the slump of 2009. |
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What's being ignored in all the hubbub over Smart Grid technology is that we are moving to a new way of buying and selling electricity. If you fast forward 10 or 15 years, it will look much different than it does today. But how will it look? Richard Tabors, author and VP at Charles River Associates, suggests there are four market models that capture the critical elements of what will emerge when the Smart Grid is fully implemented. Which one do you see in your future? |
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Initial findings from the January 2010 Newton-Evans global tracking study of electric power transmission and distribution investment are somewhat positive, compared with the most recent tracking study (July 2009). Each of five “smart grid” component areas, plus transmission and distribution infrastructure development, has been reported by utilities located in more than 25 countries to more likely be either “increased” or “unchanged” rather than “decreased” from January of last year. The highest percentages of officials reporting increases were in the areas of protection and control, and transmission infrastructure CAPEX budgets. The biggest decrease in CAPEX outlays for 2010 is reported to be in distribution infrastructure, based on the first 50 replies received and tabulated. |
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Despite a plethora of DOE grants and loans and a slightly more buoyant bond market, energy bankers say wind and solar developers are suffering from the effects of low electricity prices caused by the economic recession. If the developers can't get long-term sales contracts for the power they produce, they're not likely to get a thumbs up from the bank. |
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A new report from market research firm Zpryme says the Smart Grid market, considered an industry in its own right, will double in four years if it remains on course. |
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When it comes to global Smart Grid and related IT spending projections, you can find plenty of “conglomerated” numbers out there. Longtime grid analyst Charles W. Newton and his team make a serious attempt to avoid double counting in the market outlook he details for us here. |
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The decision whether or not to include customer pricing may be the single largest determinant of how the Smart Grid evolves: A grid with customer pricing will look very different than one that lacks it. What are the implications of each approach? Experts Christopher Russo and Richard Tabors have the answers. |
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Americans are willing to pay an average one-time price of $48 for the advantages of Smart Grid service. What does this mean for the funding of home energy management tools? |
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Who will pay for Sprinfield's smart meters? City Utilities seeks permission to give a surcharge to customers. |
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A large municipal utility that serves a metropolitan area of over a million people asked Optimal Technologies to demonstrate how AEMPFAST could significantly improve the load serving and import capability of its system. Their system was comprised of 13,928 buses, 12,536 line sections, 2,730 generators and 7,126 loads. The goal was to improve the load serving capability of a zone within this system while considering the interaction with the rest of the system. |
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California utilities are letting large customers bid into the power market with their demand response the way power producers do with their electricity. But why should big customers get all the action? |
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What are the costs and likely returns of a smart meter / smart appliance system? The Oil Drum Web site recently posted such an analysis by utilities consultant Steve Piper. |
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Pacific Crest has downgraded 2009 forecasts for ESCO Technologies and Itron. What does that bode for the entire smart grid industry? |
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New private investment will grease the wheels of this meter data management software company. |
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The Smart Grid is missing its ultimate, long-term enabler — a vibrant market between supply and demand. But where is that market, and how will it function? In this first in a series on Smart Grid markets and pricing, analyst Richard Tabors discusses this missing piece and presents a thought-provoking paradigm he calls the "Three Pillars of the Smart Grid." |
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Study says AMI grow will be slow for 18 months... Blog: Smart Grid Investing 101... Australia ponders grid upgrades over diverse geography... Despite recession, utilities continue to spend on Smart Grid components... GE teams with Tendril to get appliances talking to utilities. |
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The U.N. Environment Programme study breaks down the money going into green energy and Smart Grid projects... Hi tech startups seek guidance from industry leaders... GridWise Architecture Council recognizes contributions to Smart Grid openness... |
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This whitepaper discusses dynamic pricing of electricity, summarizing information that may assist utilities and regulators in evaluating the business case for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Five dynamic pricing programs that have been implemented in the U.S. are reviewed. |
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The recession has brought the first worldwide annual drop in electricity in five decades. In addition to the once unthinkable lowering of fossil fuel prices, the trend could pose a challenge to utilities and prove to be a serious stress test for renewable energy technologies. |
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Predictive life cycle asset managment smart grid apps.
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