EnergyHub®, announced enhancements to the EnergyHub system, described by the company as the most robust, cost-effective whole-home system solution that allows energy providers to quickly implement demand response programs, influence customer energy consumption and improve operating efficiency. Improvements to the system include an updated look and feel to the Home Base, the EnergyHub in-home display […]
Sunverge Energy announced what it says is the nation’s first simple, cost-effective energy management system that intelligently distributes generation and storage of renewable energy. Capturing solar energy and storing it for use when it’s needed most, Sunverge is addressing the inherent barrier to widespread adoption of renewable energy. With increased demand for renewable energy, the […]
The IEEE announced the availability of the IEEE C37.239 standard, which defines a Common Format for Event Data Exchange (COMFEDE) among power systems. By helping utilities efficiently integrate and analyze event data from across multi-vendor equipment, the interoperability standard is designed to contribute to improving the reliability of the Smart Grid. Traditionally, the event data […]
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) unveiled an electric vehicle charging station that can also make electricity from sunlight, store electricity and put electricity back in the power grid when needed. The prototype Smart Modal Area Recharge Terminal, or SMART station, developed by TVA and EPRI is among the […]
Server Technology, Inc. introduced the latest update to the Sentry Power Manager (SPM) solution, version 4.3.2. "We’re excited about the continued improvements made within our CDU products and the ability for Sentry Power Manager, our power monitoring and measurement solution, to support them," said Brandon Ewing, President of Server Technology. This new version with PIPS™ […]
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and efficiency organizations including the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) have submitted a petition to the ENERGY STAR program to recognize the benefits of smart appliances and jump start the smart grid. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) estimates that implementing smart grid technologies could reduce […]
The USNAP Alliance, an industry consortium of major stakeholders and utilities in the smart grid, recently announced the final release of its 2.0 specification for enabling interoperable Home Area Network deployment (HAN) deployments. Manufacturers of smart grid devices (SGDs) such as consumer appliances, thermostats, in-home displays, energy management systems, and gateways can use USNAP universal […]
Eltek Valere has announced the next generation (Gen3) of its Scalable power product family, the Scalable Powerpack™ – a fully integrated dc power system for central offices, mobile telephone switching office (MTSOs), data centers and other high-capacity computing/networking centers. The company describes the Scalable Powerpack is a highly reliable, fully configurable system designed to minimize […]
The EMerge Alliance, Armstrong World Industries, the Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES), Nextek Power Systems, and the Korea Electrotechnology Institute will...
GE announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately-held Lineage Power Holdings, Inc., from The Gores Group, LLC. Lineage Power is a leading global provider of high-efficiency power conversion infrastructure technology and services for the telecommunications and datacenter industries. The deal will open the door for GE Energy technology to be deployed in […]
Haier (a producer of household appliances, including air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators) and Powermat announced their mutual intent to introduce Powermat wireless capability into white goods and digital products. The deal will further expand the options available to consumers to experience the freedom and convenience of wireless power in all areas of the home. […]
GE unveiled its smart home technologies. These ecomagination(SM)and healthymagination technologies – including Nucleus™ energy manager with Brillion™ technology, the GE WattStation™ electric vehicle charging station, an advanced small wind turbine, and more – will help consumers reduce health- and energy-related costs and redefine the benchmark for household performance. "GE’s innovative technology addresses the needs of […]
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Jasco Products Company, GE licensee of consumer electronic accessories, computer accessories, home electric products, personal security and surveillance products, introduced the GE 4 Port USB 2.0 Charging Hub. "This new product is designed to reduce the hassle associated with a mobile lifestyle, by making a charging device that is smaller, more versatile and more appealing […]
What if all our electronics had plugs that detected how much voltage and power a device needed and only drew that much from the grid? That’s exactly what the designers at Green Plug say they have created – a smart universal ’Green Power Processor’ that uses less energy than analog power supplies. According to the […]