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Small Wind Meet Smart Grid

Posted by Scott Tharler Fri Jan 20, 2012 03:49 PM ET | 0

An upcoming online application will monitor weather, energy and small wind turbine performance. Read more

More Reliable Power in a Cabinet?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:56 AM ET | 0

No more creepy high-frequency transformers sitting next to parks or schools. Read more

Austin Plugs In Big-Time

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Oct 27, 2011 06:10 PM ET | 0

Austin, Texas 'keeps weird' and attempts to connect an entire neighborhood with solar panels, electric vehicles, utility smart meters and household batteries. Read more

Smart Transformers: Making the Grid Smarter

Posted Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:44 PM ET

Here are the different ways a smarter grid will improve your life. Read more

Energy Grid: Safe From Cyber Attack?

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Sep 1, 2011 08:43 AM ET | 0

It's smarter, but not perfect. Experts forecast more attacks amid evolving defenses. Read more

What Do You Want Obama To Say?

Posted by Tracy Staedter Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:24 PM ET | 0

The State of the Union Address airs tonight. What are some specific science and tech topics you hope Obama touches upon? Read more

Is Solar Power Worth It?

Posted by Cristen Conger Tue Aug 3, 2010 05:26 PM ET | 0

It's not yet competitive with coal, but its value goes deeper than dollars and cents. Read more

Electric Vehicles Won't Bring Down the Power Grid

Posted Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:02 AM ET | 0

The extra load will be relatively slow to grow, predictable and highly localized in its early years. Read more

Smart Tech Halts Heat Wave Blackouts

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jul 8, 2010 10:18 AM ET | 0

While waiting for smarter grid systems, this hot spell is the perfect time to avoid blackouts with smarter tech at home. Read more

Is the Smart Grid a Dumb Idea?

Posted by Robert Lamb Tue Jun 22, 2010 03:51 PM ET | 0

Despite some criticism, many experts think we've chosen the right direction for energy production, transmission, distribution and usage. We just have to fine-tune how we're going to get there. Read more

Bill Nye the Science Guy Visits the Friday News Feedbag

Posted by Jorge Ribas Tue May 18, 2010 11:36 AM ET | 0

Bill Nye... yes... THE Bill Nye the Science Guy is on this week's show, talking about everything from the Large Hadron Collider to his "green-off" with Planet Green's Ed Begley, Jr. Listen to him on this week's Friday News Feedbag!! ... Read more

Bloom Energy Server Could Bring Microgrids Online

Posted by Tracy Staedter Wed Feb 24, 2010 07:22 PM ET | 0

I'm seeing news everywhere about Bloom Energy's announcement today of its Energy Server, a new kind of fuel cell that can generate clean energy. So I did a little poking around and here's what I found. First, just a refresher: ... Read more

Bloom Energy Server Could Bring Microgrids Online

Saving Energy Italian Style

Posted by Gene Charleton Mon Jan 18, 2010 04:10 AM ET | 0

Power engineers estimate that using smart meters saves Italy’s largest electric company $750 million a year and cuts customers’ energy bills by as much as half. Read more

Self Healing Grid More Like A Splint

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:42 PM ET | 0

The words "self healing grid" are an instant lure, but grid experts would be happier if we stopped throwing the term around. What actually happens is lighter on the magic, heavier on the helpful. In recent years, utilities added distributed ... Read more