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May 24, 2013
The city of New York has launched an exhibit displaying 300 years of its energy history, but its significance lies well beyond an interesting installation to look at. It underscores the importance of the link between a healthy energy infrastructure and a prosperous, growing economy. More >>
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May 24, 2013
The announcement by AES Energy Storage of its new "operating system" for energy storage pledges that it gives utilities the ability to wring maximum performance and efficiency out of their installations without being tied to one type of technology. The AES system also allows utilities to customize their storage systems for different uses – and that means multiple value streams. More >>
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May 23, 2013
There has been speculation that Boulder, Colorado's possible break up with Xcel Energy to form its own municipal utility could foreshadow a trend toward more similar "secessions." We don't think that's likely, and we tell you why. More >>
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May 23, 2013
Considering the widespread news coverage, including our own, on the increasing number of cyberattacks against electric utilities, survey results that show few are taking measures to defend themselves against the Stuxnet virus are mystifying. Get the details inside. More >>
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May 22, 2013
Projects at seven colleges and universities around the U.S. will receive awards from the Department of Energy to better prepare the electricity industry workforce of the future in synchrophasor technology. Click for details on this new program and which schools will be involved. More >>
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May 23, 2013
Is the smart grid initiative on the verge of a major transformation? Read the story to find out why a leading manufacturing company's CEO thinks the time is right for the electric industry to merge with other sectors to meet challenges of grid modernization like intermittent renewables and energy storage. More >>
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May 21, 2013
The U.S. military has been a leading force in renewables for some time as it has embraced and invested heavily in smart grid technologies. Now the U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin have launched the DOD's first grid-connected microgrid, incorporating renewables and energy storage. More >>
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May 22, 2013
S&C Electric's Michael Edmonds understands the importance and relevance of smart grids to smart cities. Read the story for his views on the related challenges, from financing to regulatory issues, and how the market and technologies are progressing. More >>
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May 17, 2013
The Energy Future Coalition and the state of Maryland have issued the first report from their Utility 2.0 project on what should be considered in the development of utilities of the future. It offers specifics on key issues, from reliability and grid modernization to customer choice and regulatory changes. More >>
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May 22, 2013
Plug In America, a plug-in EV advocacy group, said the number of the cars sold would reach 100,000 this week – a number the organization sees as a milestone. It's based on published reports of EV sales. More >>
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