Industry leaders got together lat week at ConnectivityWeek, a collection of events that focus on the application of Information Technology and energy challenges as they relate to the need for better sustainability. The group includes representatives from utilities, manufacturers, and communications technologies working together on issues related to smart grids, smart devices, and smart [...]
The term “smart grid” is one that is increasingly gaining attention in today’s media. Consortiuminfo.org recently posted a great article by Andrew Updegrove on smart grid technology, which can be deployed as a means to turn the existing energy system into an interactive, two-way energy network that recruits users to create electricity from alternative energy [...]
New Acquisition Brings Broadband to Smart Grid Communications
This week, Trilliant (Redwood, CA based smart meter solution provider) announced its purchase of SkyPilot which develops long-range, broadband wireless mesh technology based on a longer-range application of WiFi (up to ten miles).
According to the company’s release “SkyPilot has redefined broadband wireless through a patented system that achieves [...]
With so much else going on, it’s easy to overlook how much the Obama administration has done to support greentech in its first 100 days in office. The president’s proposed budget includes grants for clean power, tax credits for solar, wind, geothermal and energy efficiency programs, smart grid funding, weatherization programs and a new tax [...]
Another interesting little piece popped up on earth2tech this morning that I just can’t resist sharing. As a PR firm, we love working with startups. Really, we do: the struggle to grow is an adrenaline rush, and the challenge of defining their identity even as they work to determine how they fit is oftentimes frustrating, but extremely rewarding. These [...]