Con Edison expands energy efficiency initiatives

Metering.com 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 US based designer of energy efficiency programmes Franklin Energy has been selected by power utility Con Edison to help customers reduce energy consumption and bills. The Wisconsin-based solutions provider will help Con Edison deploy its energy efficiency programme, ‘Neighborhood’, in Brooklyn and Queens. The two companies will install lighting solutions for … Read more

Confusion, muddle, obfuscation and racism

By Paul Driessen September 11, 2016 As Obama, UN and EPA seek to dictate our lives and livelihoods, the real issue is green racism Winston Churchill called Russia a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. We could say Obama’s energy and climate policy is confusion wrapped in muddled thinking inside obfuscation – and … Read more

Consumers Energy upgrades distribution network in Michigan

Metering.com 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 US utility Consumers Energy announced its plans to continue modernising its distribution network to improve its operations and customer service in Michigan. The utility firm serving 6.7 million gas and electric consumers in Peninsula counties is upgrading its 29,000-mile natural gas distribution network to enhance its service to some 1.7 million … Read more

HECO files plans for demand response programmes

Metering.com 7 SEPTEMBER 2016 Hawaiian Electric (HECO) has filed its plans with the Public Utilities Commission to deploy demand response programmes in 2017. The plan falls under the utility’s efforts to shift to 100% usage of renewable energy sources by 2045. HECO’s shift to clean energy sources is aimed at helping the utility meet demand … Read more

Smart grid adoption to drive global smart meters market

Metering.com 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 The rising demand and adoption of smart grid infrastructure and advanced metering is expected to drive the global smart meters market through to 2020. The ability of smart meters to help utility companies optimise revenue collection and meet mandates set by government regulations will boost the implementation of advanced meter infrastructure. … Read more

National Grid plans to extend Worcester smart grid pilot

Metering.com 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 National Grid filed its proposal with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to extend its smart grid pilot in Worcester. In a press statement, the utility company said it plans to expand deployment of its Smart Energy Solutions (SES) pilot programme for an additional two years. The company wants to learn … Read more

Energy efficiency third largest resource in US power sector

Metering.com 30 AUGUST 2016 Metering.com analyses the US energy efficiency market following ACEEE’s rating indicating that it represents the country’s 3rd largest power sector resource. According to ACEEE, increased deployment of energy efficiency measures stand as key to a clean, reliable and affordable energy system in the US. With the organisation calling for an increase … Read more

Smart grid investments to grow global ICS security market

Metering.com 29 AUGUST 2016 According to a new report, the increased adoption of smart grid solutions is expected to drive the global industrial control systems security market through to 2020. The ICS security market is expected to grow by 9% between 2015 and 2020. The US is expected to dominate the market. The region is … Read more

Landis+Gyr wins WI-SUN certification for meter connectivity

Metering.com 25 AUGUST 2016 Energy management solutions firm Landis+Gyr secured WI-SUN certification for its technology used in automated metering infrastructure solution, Gridstream. In a press statement, the solutions provider said the WI-SUN certification approves that its meter connectivity technology is able to securely connect utilities smart grid networks. The company adds that certification also proves … Read more

Smart grid tech improves Georgia Power operations

Metering.com 25 AUGUST 2016 In the US, power utility Georgia Power announced that it has improved its customer service with its investments in smart grid technologies. In a press statement, the firm serving 2.5 million customers in 159 counties in Georgia state, highlighted how smart grid technologies have enhanced its operations and helped ensure grid … Read more