Tag Archives: Electric power distribution

CES 2015 will also showcase WiTricity’s Rezence-Enabled Solutions

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WiTricity is the leader in wireless power transfer over distance and today it has announced its plans of demonstrating its new technology to the visitors of the CES 2015. The demonstrations will...

Amphiro a1: World’s First Self-Powered Shower Monitor

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It comes in the form of an attachable water meter that is electronically smart. This self-sufficient water meter operates without any batteries. All it needs is the water flowing though it in...

Ubitricity: Charge Your Electric Car Just About Anywhere

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As the adoption rate of electric vehicles picks up and the network of fast-charge stations gets built out, the conversation around proprietary standards versus open networks becomes louder. Companies...

These Two 20 Year Olds Are Trying To Buy Berlin’s Electric Power Grid

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As the German government rethinks its commitment to the renewable-energy revolution, two women in their late 20′s are making a bid to buy the city of Berlin’s electric power grid. The objective:...

Soaring Power Price Expected In New England

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The wholesale price of electricity in New England is exploding. In recent months, nearly 10% of existing power plants in New England have announced plans to retire over the next three years. The...

Hacks on Gas (and the Grid): Relationship between Cybersecurity, Energy and National Defense

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Whenever a doomsday scenario involving the nation’s computer networks is invoked, invariably one aspect of it involves a massive disruption of the electrical grid. Computers go haywire, expensive and...

Drought Fighting Tool: Using Water Data To Change Behavior, Promote Conservation

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Does blending personalized water consumption data, conservation tips and competitive spirit create the right formula for getting people to use less water? That would be “yes” for the East Bay...
    






Why Nest Could Be A Nightmare For Google

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Google’s headquarters in Mountain View and the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco are only about 50 miles apart as the crow, or techie commuter bus, flies. But when it comes to...