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This is the section to watch for thought leadership and industry expertise on issues critical to our energy future.
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Managing the massive amounts of data smart grids make possible isn't the biggest hurdle for utilities, according to the results of an Electric Power Research Institute survey. The really big issue is how to wring quantifiable value out of it.
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It took a while but microgrids have been gaining ground and getting a lot of attention lately. Joule Assets CEO Mike Gordon outlines why microgrids could be the tipping point that takes forward-thinking utilities from a traditional commodity provider role to a more service-oriented one.
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Microsoft has updated its Smart Energy Reference Architecture with the release of SERA 2.0. It's a big document, but it covers a lot of ground, including forces shaping the industry, architectural principles, maturity models and relevant products. SGN's Jesse Berst shares some interesting highlights.
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Grid modernization is critical of course, but today's regulatory/financial model often bogs down those upgrade and improvement initiatives. IBM's Matt Futch shares his insights and lays out a case for why performance-based regulation deserves a closer look.
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Cisco announced two new offerings Monday, a security architecture and a substation solution. SGN Chief Analyst Jesse Berst shares some insights on what that means for Cisco, utilities and other communications providers.
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The role of microgrids in improving grid resilience, particularly in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, has been a hot topic. But there's been less discussion about microgrid security. In today's guest column, cybersecurity pro Ernest Hayden of Verizon advises a holistic view of microgrid security that includes three key considerations.
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There are positive signs we are getting smarter about water, though Neil Strother of Navigant Research says there's no need to celebrate just yet. Click to read why he says the latest moves are more incremental than transformational.
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As electric utilities weigh the pros and cons of communications technologies, choosing a common communications architecture for all applications can eliminate device duplication and increase capability. Ambient VP Donald Pollock argues in today's guest column that IP-based communication will become the norm because it provides that common architecture.
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The announcement of a French and Japanese effort to create a new powerline communications protocol of their own has us wondering... why spend the time and money to reinvent what we already have?
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We told you about the Wall Street Journal editorial warning that California's renewables mandates could have bad consequences, and about the strong response to it from the state's PUC. Today we've got another perspective that we think you'll find of interest, this time from Ted Craver, Chairman, President and CEO of Edison International.
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The retail giant just made a mind-blowing announcement about its energy strategy - and it's not just a PR stunt to tout what it's doing to help the environment. It's about what Walmart is doing to save big bucks on its power bills. If you haven't worried about the antiquated utility business model before, this ought to do it. Find out why.
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Paul Michael Grant is an esteemed researcher and electric power veteran who has long promoted the idea of using electric power transmission corridors for dual purposes, namely the delivery of electric power AND liquid hydrogen. In today's guest commentary, he explains how the shale gas explosion makes this scenario even more plausible. See if you agree.
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There's plenty of chatter about microgrids, but only a few actual installations. So what will it take for the market to take off? Some believe increased attention on grid reliability in the wake of superstorms such as Sandy will be the key, but we think several factors may converge.
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A squabble is underway between the Wall Street Journal and the California Public Utilities Commission. It started when the Journal warned that California was facing rolling blackouts due to its reliance on wind and other renewables. The PUC didn't hold back in its response.
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Smart grid monitoring and control products companies have been a popular acquisition target in recent years, but the trend slowed in 2012, according to Allan McHale of research firm Memoori. Click for his recap of recent M&A activity in the smart grid space and what to expect next.
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