NEW YORK (GBI Research), 13 April 2012 – The US and the EU plan to coordinate the development of smart grid standards, if financial frugality can be overcome, according to a new report by business ...

Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

A novel plan that offers partnership in keeping the United States electric grid stable and reliable could be a win-win for consumers and utility operators. A novel plan that offers partnership in ...

The idea of the smart grid has been around for decades, but today, new technologies and solutions are transforming the way that electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed. The global smart ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

I’ve always been drawn to the swarm ship design concept in science fiction. The idea is that what initially looks like one massive spaceship is actually a cluster of really small vessels that can ...

A smart grid is a communication and information technology (IT) system used for consumption, delivery, and generation of power. It uses two-way communication to develop an automated and widely ...

The term “smart grid” encompasses much more than just power delivery, though that is an important factor. At its core, the main pillar of a smart grid is a two-way connection of energy and information ...

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has backed constructing a national “smart grid” allowing utility companies to remotely control Americans’ personal devices — even shutting off ...

Having seen the backlash around smart meters, utility executives say that for the smart grid to work, consumers need better tools to control their home energy. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer ...