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Capture wind underground not carbon!

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 2:58 PM EST

4 new projects show the viability of storing captured wind energy underground. So why are we still investing in far more expensive carbon capture?


Greener Gadgets '10: Smart Grid Home Controller

Mon, Feb 22 2010 at 8:54 AM EST

Residential smart grid technology goes wireless with a notable entrant in the 2010 Greener Gadgets Design Competition: The Smart Grid Home Controller.


Price is ultimate driver of greener energy use

Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 9:19 AM EST

Appliances that adjust their own energy use in response to signals from utility companies would help consumers, executive says.


China, U.S., and Europe race for the smart grid

Mon, Feb 01 2010 at 8:33 PM EST

Are American electric utilities lagging behind China in the race to fund and build the construction of a smart energy grid?


Is the smart grid really a stupid idea?

Wed, Dec 16 2009 at 6:22 PM EST

New smart meters being installed on customers' homes aren't making energy-saving any easier. Instead residents are on the verge of revolution because they're getting overcharged.


Smart technology may increase grid's vulnerability

Fri, Nov 20 2009 at 8:48 PM EST

Experts warn that unless the power industry protects itself from cyber threats, the government will step in.


U.S. looks to Italy for electrifying advice

Thu, Nov 19 2009 at 2:12 PM EST

Italians currently lead the world in smart grid technology.


Video: Obama putting billions toward 'smart' power grid

President announces $3.4 billion in government support for 100 projects aimed at modernizing the nation's power grid.


Obama puts $3.4 billion toward 'smart' power grid

Tue, Oct 27 2009 at 7:05 AM EST

Combination of economic stimulus and private funding will help build a newer, more efficient power grid.


Smart cars, smart meters: Recharging battery vehicles on a consumer-friendly grid

Mon, Oct 19 2009 at 2:57 PM EST

As EVs plug in, they'll need to interact with a more sophisticated electric grid. And that's exactly what a platoon of wised-up utilities has in mind.


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