GE is introducing an in-home, multi-function energy information panel that will give consumers insight and control to help them manage energy usage and understand costs. The sleek, touch-screen panel will wirelessly connect to a household’s smart meter, appliances and thermostats, via ZigBee® or Wi-Fi®, to gather information, manage usage and deliver the real-time knowledge that […]
Imec announced that it will take part in the Green Touch Initiative, a new consortium initiated by Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent. The Green Touch Initiative is committed to inventing the technologies that will be at the heart of the next generation of sustainable networks. The consortium has set itself the goal of […]
A convergence of technologies is occurring that will change how buildings are powered and this will lead to new opportunities for a...
The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu outlined the Department’s plans to invest up to $366 million to establish and operate three new Energy Innovation Hubs focused on accelerating research and development in three key energy areas. Each Hub, to be funded at up to $122 million over five years, will bring together a […]
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Emerge Alliance, Armstrong World Industries, Nextek Power Systems and Power Standards Lab will be represented by...
Darnell Group has announced the first-annual CTO Power Summit to be hosted in San Diego, California in February 2010. Darnell’s Global CTO...
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the United States (US) based trade group representing the home appliance industry, issued The Home Appliance Industry’s Principles & Requirements for Achieving a Widely Accepted Smart Grid. Smart Grid enabled home appliances, through a fully functional Smart Grid, will contribute greatly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also, Smart […]
Emerson Network Power announced that it is one of the companies collaborating withIBM to meet the rising demand for energy efficient data center capacity. IBM states that it is strategically partnering with technology leaders, such as Emerson Network Power, to help customers expand their operations more efficiently through the use of modularized data centers. As […]
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced the publication of ANSI/UL 8750, Safety Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products. The first edition standard creates a global platform of safety requirements for LED lighting equipment as well as the entire supply chain of components used in lighting products employing LED technology. "UL 8750 […]
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced two evaluation kits showing the ease-of-use, fast development time and flexibility of its new PSoC® 3 architecture for LCD segment drive applications. The new CY8CKIT-006 PSoC 3 LCD Segment Drive Evaluation Kit and the CY8CKIT-029 PSoC LCD Segment Drive Expansion Board Kit demonstrate how a single PSoC 3 device can drive […]
Although industrial products such as DIN-rail power supplies dominated the news, as expected, product announcements at the 2009 SPS/IPC/Drives Exhibition reflected global...
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has launched a $700 million motor rebate bill for an energy-efficient motor rebate program advocated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). This "crush for credit" legislative proposal has been introduced in the House of Representatives as HR 4031. Similar to a previous legislative proposal, this bill authorizes a federal rebate […]
Flux Power Inc. introduced its new safe lithium batteries as well as its new 12-450V ruggedized and environmentally protected ac-dc charger. These high power products are meant to serve as backbone technology for the EV, Solar, Wind, Industrial and Peak-Shaving industries. "I’m excited we are launching the most advanced and complete power system we’ve seen […]
Darnell Group has determined that the "crossover" from the "Introduction" phase to the "Growth" phase for energy harvesting and related micro battery...
The California Energy Commission approved the nation’s first energy efficiency standards for televisions. When these standards are implemented in 2011, new TVs sold in California will be the most energy efficient in the nation. After ten years, the commission estimates the regulations will save $8.1 billion in energy costs and save enough energy to power […]