Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 07/20/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 07/20/2010

Check out some of our favorite stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies this week.  Here’s what you might have missed below:

Smart Grid Projects in 90% of U.S. States?
Studies are in and showing some seriously impressive and surprising numbers concerning Smart Grid projects across the country.  New numbers show over 135 projects in 44 states and two territories.  Wow.

Does The Smart Grid Need to be Smarter?
An extremely important question being asked about the Smart Grid…does it need to be smarter?  A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is saying that for maximum potential, utilities will have to go beyond Smart Meter technology and implement a great deal of energy-use feedback tools.

Gauging the Pros and Cons of Smart Meters
With any grand plan to save energy and improve something at the same time, there are going to be pros and cons.  That’s exactly what this article is discussing as the good and the bad of smart meter technology is being analyzed.

Trilliant Raises $106 Million of Capital
Amazing news as Trilliant has officially raised $106 million from a global syndicate of industry and financial leaders.  The funds will be used to enhance energy efficiency, utility operations and renewable resources integration with the Smart Grid.  Great news from this press release.

Department of Energy Launches Smart Grid Web Portal
In an attempt to educate as many people as possible about Smart Grid technologies, the U.S. Department of Energy has started a new Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse Website.  It’s a long name for a web portal that is trying to provide information on technology, standards, rules, use cases, training and best practices for Smart Grid tech.

Be sure to check back next Tuesday for the latest Smart Grid Industry News Roundup.