Smart Grid News
Stay up to date on the latest smart grid new and events.
August 31, 2010
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that two million smart grid meters have been installed across the country, helping to reduce energy costs for families and businesses.
August 26, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden today unveiled a new report, "The Recovery Act: Transforming the American Economy through Innovation."
August 25, 2010
Technology vendors, environmental organizations and public policy think tanks ask President Obama to adopt the goal of giving every consumer access to timely energy usage data.
August 3, 2010
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is requesting nominations of qualified individuals for its Federal Advisory Committees, including the Smart Grid Advisory Committee
July 20, 2010
International organization will work to accelerate worldwide development and deployment of Smart Grid technologies
July 20, 2010
International coalition of global Smart Grid associations will unite worldwide Smart Grid efforts
July 12, 2010
Group to provide policy recommendations and guidance for Obama administration’s Smart Grid policy
July 7, 2010
Web portal invites comments and suggestions on usability; official launch scheduled for fall
June 17, 2010
Report recommends public-private coalition to coordinate demand response efforts
June 17, 2010
Effort intended to encourage construction of needed transmission facilities
June 17, 2010
Plan will facilitate investment in new transmission facilities, reduce congestion, and integrate new resources
June 2, 2010
North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy identify 19 proposals for action
April 8, 2010
Obama Administration Announces Nearly $100 Million for Smart Grid Workforce Training and Development
Recovery Act funding to provide job training for 30,000 Americans
March 10, 2010
Clarifying determination paves the way for projects to move forward quickly, creating jobs and delivering smart grid technology to local communities