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Although grid reliability is still the number one driver of Smart Grid expenditures, demand response and peak shaving are rising as motivators, according to the recent Pacific Crest Mosaic Smart Grid Survey. One-half of utilities rate reliability improvements as number one, and demand response and peak shaving are close behind as important drivers for Smart Grid projects. Fifteen percent of utilities view policymaker mandates and labor savings as drivers.
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Source: Pacific Crest Mosaic - August 2009 . The Pacific Crest Mosaic Smart Grid surveyed industry leaders with budgeting or technology selection responsibilities. The data and information contained in such reports is not intended to be used as basis upon which investment decisions should be made and is not, and should not be considered, investment advice or securities or investment research. For more information on the survey, see the link below.
About the Pacific Crest Mosaic Smart Grid Survey Email Joseph Berger, VP, Mosaic Services Email Nat Parker, Clean Tech Sector Specialist
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Is there a report or synopsis of the Smart Grid development in San Luis Valley that you describe in your note? I am particularly interested in what type of energy storage was found to be most cost-effective as the community developed their solar energy dependence.
Gerald Voecks ...