New US consortium plans $1.4bn in cleantech investments
A new US-based consortium plans to invest $1.4 billion of private capital in clean technology companies over the next
Transmission upgrades could help balance wind power
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a federal agency that markets hydropower, is looking at transmission line upgrades that would support
'Radical overhaul' for Britain's gas, electricity market
Rising energy prices have prompted Britain’s energy regulator to move forward with a “radical overhaul” of the retail gas
San Antonio aims to cut peak energy demand by 250 MW
A company that works to reduce energy loads using smart-grid technology expects to help San Antonio reduce its peak power
UK aims for more home-generated energy
British officials have come out with a new strategy designed to promote decentralized energy and microgeneration — small-scale renewables — for homeowners
Electric-car maker Fisker adds charging equipment partner
Luxury electric-car maker Fisker Automotive has partnered with EV Connect for its electric vehicle supply equipment services (EVSE).
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Veris meter targets solar power market
Power and energy monitoring provider Veris Industries will showcase its meter for the solar market in San Francisco next month.
Big batteries help keep lights on in rural Canada
Two large sodium-sulfur battery systems will help keep the lights on for residents of a mountain area of British Columbia.
Cincinnati Bell is 1st telecom to provide green retail energy
Cincinnati Bell has become the first telecom provider to offer retail energy to its residential customers along with its other
From Old World lighting to next-gen illumination
Making the switch to smart, networked street lighting can save a city considerable money in energy bills and maintenance costs.