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Top Microgrid Industry Leaders to Gather in Washington, D.C. on March 18-20
This in-depth Forum will examine topics such as microgrids for grid resiliency and reliability, renewables integration, reduction of carbon footprint, cost savings, business models and more. Enter code SGO20 for 20% off more
APS Announces One of the Largest Battery Storage Initiatives in the United States
The recently announced initiatives will add 850 megawatts of battery storage and at least 100 megawatts of new solar generation by 2025, for a total of 950 megawatts of new clean-energy technology. more
Blockchain Trial by EDF to Test Trading Solar Energy Among Residential Customers
Residents of a block of flats in Brixton, UK are pioneering a community energy trading project led by EDF Energy that will enable them to trade solar energy with each other. more
Ameren Missouri Releases Plan to Transform State's Energy Grid
The Smart Energy Plan includes more than 2,000 electric projects over the next five years that will modernize the energy grid and enhance how customers receive and consume electricity for generations to come. more
May Forum in Chicago to Examine Latest Initatives, Progress in Grid Modernization
Speakers include Exelon, Ameren, Austin Energy, EnerNex, DNV GL, SEPA, SECC, Platte River Power, District of Columbia, Brattle Group, West Monroe Partners, and others. 20% off early bird rates are currently available. more
Shell Agrees To Acquire sonnen
The agreement will accelerate the ability of the two companies to offer innovative integrated energy services and electric vehicle charging solutions, and the provision of grid services that are based on sonnen's virtual battery pool. more
Consumers Reach Nearly 23 TWh of Energy Savings with Oracle Utilities Opower
The savings milestone is a testament to how utilities and their customers have embraced programs based on data analytics and behavioral science to transform behaviors and significantly reduce energy waste. more
Xage Introduces Universal Access Control for Industrial Operations
Xage Enforcement Point (XEP), for the first time, enables role-based access control and single sign-on for every device, from legacy control systems to the newest IoT machines -- even those previously lacking any access control protection. more
IoT Security Framework Released for Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure
The objective of the Internet of Things Security Institute (IoTSI) is to provide the cyber and privacy frameworks that can be implemented from the base build phase through to build completion. more
Consumers Energy Sets Goals for Smart Energy District in Jackson
Consumers Energy's Jackson Smart Energy District - a four-square-block area near the Consumers Energy headquarters - aims to achieve 2040 Clean Energy goals 15 to 20 years early. These include producing 40 percent of the District's energy needs from on-site renewable sources. more
4th IoT Global Innovation Forum, July 9-10, Chicago
Leading innovators and executives will examine the latest advances and applications for commercial and industrial end users across sectors within the emerging Internet of Things ecosphere - including smart energy. Speaking proposals due by March 15, 2019. visit website
Energy Waste Reduction to Save Michigan Customers $1.1 Billion in Utility Costs
Energy waste reduction programs have saved nearly 1.6 million megawatt hours of electricity and more than 5.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission's annual report, released recently. more
California's Final 2018 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update
California reaffirms several key policy goals to be achieved by 2030, including increasing from one-third to 50 percent the state's electricity derived from renewable sources, and reducing petroleum use in cars and trucks by up to 50 percent.
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LES is aiming to more effectively report energy efficiency savings and incentive programs offered to customers through its Sustainable Energy Program, as well as expand offerings in the future.more
BP Issues Its Energy Outlook 2019 Report
The explores the key uncertainties that could impact the shape of global energy markets to 2040. The greatest uncertainties over this period involve the need for more energy to support continued global economic growth and rising prosperity, together with the need for a more rapid transition to a lower-carbon future. more
Plan to Attend:10th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum EMEA, September 10-12
Focusing on microgrid advances, business models and deployments in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia / Asia Pacific. Call for Speakers currently open. September 10-12 in London. more
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