Current Headlines

1. Chris’s Sign Service Announces Purchase Of Grimes And White Electrical Services
   5/16/2013

   Partnership will enable Chris's Sign Service to now include 
full electrical services to customers in British Columbia.

2. Siemens Study: Europe Can Save EUR 45 Billion In Its Pursuit Of Renewable
   5/15/2013

   Siemens has analyzed the electrical power producing systems across Europe and identified considerable potential for optimization, especially in connection with plans to expand power generation from renewable energy sources.

3. PJM Has Enough Power To Meet Hot Summer Electricity Demand
   5/15/2013

   PJM Interconnection expects to have sufficient power this summer when air conditioners push power use to as high as 155,553 MW. This compares to PJM's all-time peak demand of 163,848 MW. PJM serves 60 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. One megawatt is enough to power 1,000 households

4. Smart Grids’ Ability To Simplify Distributed Generation Encourages Is Installation In Asia-Pacific Finds Frost & Sullivan
   5/15/2013

   The smart grids market in Asia-Pacific got a huge boost from the roll-outs of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in Australasia and Smart City projects in North Asia. The market can expect higher revenue inflow with the rising popularity of Demand response systems and energy management system (EMS) installations as well as Southeast Asia’s desire to switch to smart grids.

5. S&C CO2 Cleaning For Power Equipment Allows Upkeep Without The Outage
   5/15/2013

   S&C Electric Company , a global smart grid leader shaping the future of power delivery, announces its offering of CO2 cleaning services for energized electrical equipment. S&C's CO2 cleaning services allow utilities and customers who operate their own power systems to clean power equipment up to 34.5 kV without having to plan an outage. This innovative new service further expands S&C's asset management portfolio for medium-voltage power systems

6. Abengoa To Develop 132 Kilometer Transmission Line Project In Kenya
   5/14/2013

    Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been chosen by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) of the Kenyan Ministry of Energy for an electricity transmission project that includes construction of a 132 kilometer line and extension of an existing substation in Kenya, in a contract worth approximately €32 million

7. Upsolar Develops First Project In Greece
   5/14/2013

   Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, recently announced the completion of a 1.5 MW solar electric system in Kozani, capital of the West Macedonia region in Greece

8. Consortium for Smart Energy Profile 2 Interoperability (CSEP) Applauds SEP 2 Standard Ratification
   5/14/2013

   The Consortium for Smart Energy Profile 2 Interoperability (CSEP) commends industry contributors on the milestone of the ratification of Smart Energy Profile 2 (SEP 2) standard. The ZigBee® Alliance recently announced the ratification of SEP 2, a standard that enables home energy information, control and management applications, as well as utility communications to devices in the home, via wired and wireless connections using Internet Protocol

9. Itron Expands Smart Grid Capabilities With Choice Collaboration
   5/14/2013

   Itron, Inc., announced recently a strategic alliance with Choice, a Brazilian technology company, to integrate and jointly market a non-technical loss (NTL) solution to utilities around the world, with a strong focus in Brazil. The joint solution will help utilities quickly identify areas of non-technical loss in their service territory, delivering a high return on investment

10. Landis+Gyr To Play Key Role In Smart Grid Award For TEPCO
    5/8/2013

    With Toshiba Corporation's recent announcement that Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has selected the firm's proposal for a smart metering communications system and associated meter data management system (MDMS), Landis+Gyr is poised to undertake its indispensable role for the world's largest smart grid project