Sustainable IT
QualityLogic Issues Latest Release of SEP 2 Test Tools
QualityLogic continues leading the industry in test tools for Smart Grid protocols. SEP 2.0 is an incredibly powerful communications protocol designed to enable very smart devices attached to the home and grid. But, as a nascent protocol, could run afoul of non-conformant implementations. Let’s hope tools like this head that off. QualityLogic…
Read MoreBe There? Thought Leaders at 2014 International Transactive Energy Conference
The second annual Transactive Energy Conference runs December 10th and 11th, in Portland Oregon. Thought leaders designing the next generation grid, discuss policy, cyber security, and the transition from Demand Response to a fully transactive grid. Industry leading speakers, over 40 submitted papers, and 200+ attendees expected to gather. Don’t miss it! Hope to…
Read MoreFeds to fund $8 million in microgrid projects – control systems
Opportunities for entrepreneurs in the microgrid + software space. Feds to fund $8 million in microgrid projects | TheHill.
Read MoreClean tech firm Powin secures $25M
Big news in the local clean tech sector – Powin Energy lands significant investment to further their success in stored energy solutions. Clean tech firm Powin secures $25M to develop battery technology – Portland Business Journal.
Read MoreIs the Microgrid Market Just Around the Corner?
Microgrids will move from research and pilots to a real commercial opportunity in the next within 3 years, according to 46% of 250 Utility executives surveyed by GTM research. Here’s What Utilities Really Think About Microgrids : Greentech Media.
Read MoreSmart Grid Northwest – Launch Event & Annual Meeting -… Tickets, Portland – Eventbrite
Join us in celebrating the launch of Smart Grid Northwest Thursday July 24 in Portland, OR. The event features keynote remarks from Jon Wellinghoff, past Chairman of FERC and Partner at Stoel Rives, and also from BPA Administrator and CEO Elliot Mainzer. Smart Grid Northwest will be sharing its vision for developing smart grid industry…
Read MoreWealth of Data : Comprehensive Advanced Energy Market Report
I ran across this report commissioned by Advanced Energy while conducting market research on a smart grid project. This contains a wealth of market research information and insights, and best of all, it’s free! It talks about one of the best marketing techniques, SEO, why not try these out and check for yourself what…
Read MorePNW: Smart grid benefits shown to outweigh costs
The Bonneville Power Administration just released a comprehensive business case analysis detailing the costs and benefits of the implementation of smart grid technologies in the Pacific Northwest, showing significant benefits in a number of areas. The study was conducted in conjunction with our region’s Smart Grid Demonstration Project, a $178 million project demonstrating a variety…
Read MoreNot sure I buy it. 4 Reasons Why Small Solar Installers Will Rise Again : Greentech Media
Sounds like companies betting long term on stability in the PV industry forgot that PV might follow “silicon” prices, and that lease programs would become less attractive as prices decline. 4 Reasons Why Small Solar Installers Will Rise Again : Greentech Media. Though I would not necessarily conclude that small installers would benefit more than…
Read MoreSmart Grid: State regulators to enforce cybersecurity? That’s a great idea. Not.
Jesse Berst is providing ongoing coverage and commentary about the state of cybersecurity technologies and policy for smart grid and utilities. The problem is complex, but high value – and a large drag on the adoption of networking technologies the smart grid. With federal, state, and PUCs getting in the action, its a market…
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