October 30, 2018 US utility Excel Energy is working with Google to deliver tools customers can use to improve their energy efficiency and reduce bills. Xcel Energy is launching its first set of voice actions using the Google Assistant, for customers to access information about improving energy efficiency in their homes. The news follows last week’s announcement […]
October 29, 2018 29% Of US broadband households are very familiar with at least one energy programme, according to a new study conducted by Parks Associates. The study ranks efficiency programmes with product rebates and those with purchase incentives as the most common amongst broadband households. Key findings of the 360 Deep Dive: Incentivising […]
October 26, 2018 Stanford University, Google and SunTech Drive have partnered to research, develop and pilot energy internet of things technology. Funded by the US Department of Energy under the Networks of Distributed Energy Systems initiative, the project aims to coordinate and control consumer loads and distributed energy resources. SunTech Drive’s speed motor controllers […]
October 23, 2018 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has issued a new whitepaper examining rural energy efficiency programmes. ACEEE defines rurals as communities with fewer than 50,000 inhabitants. The paper highlights unique energy needs that make it challenging for rural utilities, state energy offices, and other programme implementers to deliver energy efficiency to […]
October 18, 2018 Exelon utility companies (Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco) are committed to helping their customers save energy and have been key innovators and collaborators in reaching a 20TWh efficiency milestone. As part of their comprehensive business intelligence and data analytics strategy, the company is driving consumer engagement and conservation […]
October 10, 2018 Market research firm Parks Associates estimates some 6 million smart plugs will be sold in the US by 2023, to register sales revenue of $200 million. The firm’s Smart Home Tracker reveals that: 23% of consumers who do not intend to purchase a smart home device cite security and privacy concerns as […]
September 27, 2018 Smart meters are helping to transform the electric grid, but the enormous amounts of data generated by the technology could be better leveraged by utilities in order to provide more customized energy solutions for customers. © Shutterstock The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) asked 1,698 U.S. consumers what they want from their […]
October 4, 2018 US digital utility Arcadia Power has partnered with Amazon to improve energy efficiency for smart home consumers. Arcadia Power and Amazon have launched two new home energy efficiency bundles. Using the Basic and Plus Home Efficiency bundles, the two companies will install smart home devices for consumers at zero upfront cost. The […]
October 1, 2018 In a statement, smart grid solutions firm Landis+Gyr says it is supporting PSE&G’s recently filed infrastructure upgrade in New Jersey. The plan is known as the Clean Energy Future and includes investing in smart operations to improve customer services, as well as to elevate New Jersey’s grid into the digital age. Investments […]