US cities target building energy consumption
Cutting the energy consumption of big buildings in 10 big US cities could save nearly $1 billion a year, according
Automation program aims to stabilize UK grid
A new smart-grid program being launched in the UK aims to help stabilize the power grid as more renewable energy
Towns across UK explore decentralized heating
More than two dozen local authorities across England and Wales are working to develop heat network projects that could help
India politician promises '100 smart cities'
The concept of smart cities is being used to appeal to voters in India.
Shri Narendra Modi, leader of the
BT trials new networking tech for 'internet of things'
Delivering on the potential of the “internet of things” (IoT) means being able to make devices of all kinds — from
Google's $3.2bn Nest purchase is about smarts, not thermostats
Nest Labs was launched with a vision of a “conscious home” made possible in part through a thermostat that “learns”
Despite green reputations, EU cities' climate plans fall short
Europe is widely regarded as being more committed to climate action than, say, the US or Australia. It not only
Tiny island in Azores moves to greener, smarter microgrid
When it comes to renewable energy, too much of a good thing has in the past been a problem.
Germany,
Counting the human value in the internet of things
I was at an Internet of Things conference in London this week, hosted by analyst firm RedMonk. A tip of