Microsoft Announces “Hohm” Energy Monitoring Tool Microsoft has joined Google in announcing a home energy management Web tool. But managing home electricity may be just the first step in a wider range of energy monitoring. Will companies like Microsoft and Google eventually track our carbon footprint? Jun 29, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

ARRA Milestones and Key Dates Here's a quick look at where we've been and where we're going as the ARRA stimulates the Smart Grid and renewable energy initiatives across the country. May 31, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Wireless home sensor network finally possible Tendrils Network Operating Platform (TNOP) provides control of beyond the meter wireless networks. Noted power engineer Erich Gunther tells you how TNOP makes wireless sensor networks possible. Scoring 86 out of 100, it qualifies as Smart Grid technology. Jan 30, 2008    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Advanced cables... Transformer sharing... Ontario smart meters Superconducting cables... Canada recognizes NERC as the ERO. FERC approves transformer sharing... New transmission projects in Canada... China accepts Echelon's LonWorks as a standard... Ontario's smart metering slowly rolling out... Transmission companies become hot commodities... Schneider Electric acquires Napac ... Hunt acquires StatSignal. Oct 10, 2006    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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THE TUESDAY TOPIC Is the smart grid industry stalled? Or accelerating? We're getting mixed signals about the vitality of the smart grid market. On the one hand, the recent DistribuTECH conference was one of the most successful ever. On the other, a well-known Wall Street analyst recently told his clients that the smart metering sector is "facing several headwinds," including weak regulatory support in the U.S. and delays in European adoption. Taking the pulse of the smart grid industry is this week's Tuesday Topic. Click to the discussion now >>