More Smart Gadgets, More Smart Appliances … and More Frustrated Utility Customers In the same week that Google announced it’s opening up its PowerMeter API to developers, along comes research from Zpryme suggesting the global smart appliance market will soar between 2011 and 2015. But with this increasing attention on home energy management and consumers controlling consumption comes a cautionary note for utilities in a new TELUS-sponsored white paper. Mar 5, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

DOE Gets (Really) Tough on Appliance Energy Efficiency Enforcement The makers of a variety of household appliances are required to certify with the Energy Department that their products meet the agency's minimum appliance conservation standards. DOE is putting pressure on those manufacturers to comply or face civil penalties or fines. Jan 12, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Squabble Over Smart Appliance Standards Gumming Up the Works Intelligent appliances are expected to help utilities manage peak demand and consumers manage their electricity costs. But appliance manufacturers and the government so far can’t manage to agree on standards for these smart appliances. Dec 1, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Energy Panel Sets Tough Standards for California TVs The California Energy Commission voted unanimously to adopt strict energy efficiency standards for new televisions sold in the state. The tough standards are the first in the nation for TVs and could make a surprising dent in carbon dioxide emissions. Nov 20, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   1 Active Comment(s)

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Spell Out Principles for Smart Grid Appliance makers tell NIST what the core principles should be for smart appliances. Aug 10, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid Part of McKinsey Efficiency Recommendations Energy efficiency programs could save 23% in energy use or $1.2 trillion dollars, a new study finds. But there's a catch. Aug 5, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Why the Climate Change Bill Matters to the Smart Grid The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Waxman-Markey or “climate change” bill. But beyond the well-known cap-and-trade provisions, this bill, if it becomes law, promises to have sweeping impacts on grid modernization issues and the Smart Grid in general. Alex Zheng cuts through the legal language and tells you what you need to know. Jul 31, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   1 Active Comment(s)

PNNL Licenses Smart Chip for Appliances PNNL is finally ready to license a smart chip that lets your appliances monitor the grid and manage their power use. But are they just playing catchup with GE? Jul 27, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

NY City Says No to Microgrid Lewisboro, NY, had a chance to get utilities to pay them for their efficiency. But they declined even to hear the proposal. Jul 16, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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