Smart Grids a Privacy Concern & Other Top Energy Management News
11.21.2009 - PG&E Smart Meter Problem a PR Nightmare
The problems raised by the massive Pacific Gas & Electric smart grid installation in California will serve as a valuable lesson for other utilities around the world. [read more]
11.20.2009 - California City's Green Building Ordinance Applies to Commercial Buildings
New commercial buildings in San Mateo, Calif., will have to be constructed to minimum environmental standards now that a previously voluntary green building ordinance has become mandatory. [read more]
11.20.2009 - Ontario May Follow California's Lead on TV Energy Efficiency
Following California's decision earlier this week to require elevated energy efficiency standards for TVs, the Canadian province of Ontario is considering a similar move. [read more]
11.19.2009 - Fossil Fuel Emissions Rose 29% since 2000
A report by scientists shows that emissions are outpacing the ability of ocean and land carbon sinks to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). [read more]
11.19.2009 - Data Centers That Feed Power to the Grid?
Locust Storage, which came out of stealth at the GreenBeat Conference, says it has a data storage system that can deliver power to the grid, and cut down IT power. [read more]
11.18.2009 - Experts Say Smart Grids a Privacy Concern
Concerns have already been raised regarding smart grid security but now experts are saying smart grid technology raises major privacy concerns. Utility companies could use smart meter data for a new way to market services to people, for example. [read more]
11.18.2009 - Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk
The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. [read more]
11.17.2009 - US & China Commit to Clean Energy
President Barack Obama and China President Hu Jintao came to terms on a clean energy package that both countries can build on in the future. [read more]
11.17.2009 - Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job Creation
This study finds that a robust climate bill could boost the U.S. economy by about $111 billion by 2020 and create as many as 1.9 million jobs. [read more]
11.16.2009 - Solar Research Hits the Sunshine State
University researchers in Florida are exploring ways to use sun's power for desalination and killing germs in water. Other ideas possibly on the way involve module containing a solar cell and a LED and lithium-ion battery. [read more]
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