innovation

Aug
08

Is that study relevant? Ask questions, pay attention to your own experiences

As our society has become more diverse, we’ve discovered a myriad reasons to question what once seemed like rock-solid
2 min read
Mar
21
Five 'out-there' energy technologies

Five 'out-there' energy technologies

Modern society would grind to a very unpleasant halt without energy … we all know that. Outside of the “usual suspects,
4 min read
Oct
29
Energy Institute aims to fast-track utility innovation

Energy Institute aims to fast-track utility innovation

A new Smarter Energy Research Institute aims to help energy and utility companies improve their services through faster innovation, predictive
2 min read
Sep
24
Thingsquare aims to help 'dumb' hardware become smart

Thingsquare aims to help 'dumb' hardware become smart

The open-source software company Thingsquare has begun rolling out Thingsquare Mist, a platform designed to help developers of all things
1 min read
Sep
13
Predicting wave heights doubles marine energy generation

Predicting wave heights doubles marine energy generation

What if we could “tune” marine-energy devices so they could grab the maximum amount of power possible from each oncoming
1 min read
Sep
11
Today's mobile device is tomorrow's smart-home controller

Today's mobile device is tomorrow's smart-home controller

Using your smartphone to check email or play Angry Birds is so yesterday … the next big thing will involve using
1 min read
Sep
06
IT startups: Just days left to enter green 'Trailblazer' awards

IT startups: Just days left to enter green 'Trailblazer' awards

Young IT companies with technology that can enable a better-connected and more sustainable future have a chance to shine on
2 min read
Aug
17

US seeks lighter materials for more efficient vehicles

The US hopes that stronger, lighter materials can provide one way to improve the fuel efficiency of the cars and
1 min read
Dec
21

Could 'parasite power' change the world?

By 2016, many of the little energy aggravations that inconvenience you today — a run-down cellphone battery, a laptop with dwindling
1 min read
Sep
07

California utility pilot is part smart meter, part Flickr

When you’re talking about the “internet of things,” there’s no telling which direction the technology might lead you
1 min read