Archive for the ‘Smart Grid’ Category

2010 CleanTech Investment Trends

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Last month CleanTech released it’s CleanTech Investment Monitor 1Q 2010 Report. CleanTech’s Investment Monitor is a  quarterly report on cleantech investment trends. Last month’s report highlights the growth of cleantech markets, particularly in energy efficiency. Some of the report’s key findings: “VC funding continues to bounce back led by North America.” Global cleantech venture investment [...]

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Utilities’ Role in Energy Efficiency Technology Adoption

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Commercial energy efficiency measures generally gain wide-spread adoption through utilities — either with their use of the technology or with their approval. But how do utilities filter through all of the products and options available to decide on what energy efficiency measures to support? What do utility managers want to see when they’re considering new [...]

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Legend Power Builds Sales Momentum For Its Smart Grid Technology

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Note: This article was originally published in Green Technology Report. By Jonathan T. Orr www.GreenTechnologyReport.com | Full Article Friday, May 14,  2010 When Green Technology Report last talked to Gerry Gill CEO of Legend Power (TSX.V: LPS, FSE: XLE) he spoke confidently not only of the good their proprietary smart grid technology can do for [...]

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4 Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Tomorrow is Earth Day and people around the world are promoting environmental awareness and encouraging community action. According to the Earth Day Network, more than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world. Here are 4 reasons why you should celebrate Earth Day: The Clean [...]

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Smart Meters’ Missed Opportunities

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Do you associate smart meters with higher energy bills? Would you if you were charged more for energy during peak hours? A Wall Street Journal article written by Rebecca Smith, entitled “What Utilities Have Learned From Smart-Meter Tests…”, explores the opportunities that smart meters are missing out on. Smith says that because smart meters send [...]

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