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Comment on Solar, Wind Prompting Electricity Grid Innovation In California by solarenergyfacts

solarenergyfacts — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:52:20 +0000

Also, you do realize that California is a net importer of energy, meaning California uses more energy than it produces. Where does this extra energy come from? We buy it from other utilities and marketers in the Western Interconnect. Other risk means the wholesale prices are unstable and tend to be higher than long term power plant costs.

Comment on Video: Smart Meters and Going Solar by mmarton

mmarton — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:35:35 +0000

Smart meters don’t increase utility bills. They’re just more accurate that meters that have been on a house for decades.

Comment on Congress introduces bill to stop upcoming ban of incandescent light bulbs by Robert

Robert — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:42:25 +0000

Two points:
1) The 2007 law does not outlaw incandescents. It sets performance standards which can generally be met by CFLs and not the then current incandescents. As often happens, the incandescent industry has been spurred to innovate and is developing bulbs that are likely to meet the standard. See: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/pdfs/lighting_legislation_fact_sheet_03_13_08.pdf
2) The information in the website linked to the posting contains inaccurate information comparing the mercury risk to the environment of that of incandescents. Incandescents used in most regions of the US generate much more mercury through the emissions of coal fired power plants. For some real info check out: http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/earthwise/mercury-in-cfls.html

Comment on Study Examines Monitoring Of Smart Grid by pwiz

pwiz — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:32:42 +0000

Recent floods in Australia highlight the need for a better approach to energy disconnection, with reports that many homes and businesses were unnecessarily disconnected.
Localised intelligent monitoring and control systems should be a consideration to the evolution of smart grid technologies.

Comment on Smart Meters Ideal for Renewable Energy Users by Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:54:37 +0000

There are many varied reasons for the utilities to upgrade the grid infrastructure and it will happen. But what is even more powerful is we know that consumers are becoming more interested and engaged in their electricity consumption. It’s a big budget line item and for a long time we have just accepted and paid it each and every month. We really see consumers getting much more interested in becoming more active in managing electricity consumption and taking steps to drive it down. $’s and cents are the primary motivator but there is also a great deal of satisfaction taken for doing the right thing and making a difference.

What we know definitively is access to better information – real time information can make a huge difference in reducing electricity consumption. There are many academic, utility sponsored and manufacturer sponsored research studies and the general conclusion is just better information alone can reduce consumption by 5-15%. For a family spending $100 – $250 per month on electricity that’s a big deal. The aggregated potential impact from millions of homes reducing their consumption by 5-15% is huge for the economy and the environment.

The utilities will bring solutions to the market……but there are proven energy monitoring options on the market today. For as little as $100 families can gain access to this real time information today and begin to take control of this important issue and important monthly budget item.

We have been in the business of real time electricity information since 2003 and it’s gratifying to see this momentum. For more information go to http://www.bluelineinnovations.com.

Comment on Westar Energy chooses eMeter software to help with SmartStar Program by Westar Energy Chooses eMeter Software to Help Put Customers First in SmartStar Program | Comprehensive Software listings, Reviews and Articles

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:09:55 +0000

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Comment on Electricity disruptions a growing threat | The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA by todd

todd — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:52:50 +0000

Good post, I definitely agree that deregulation measures are climbing sporadically and currently out of control. My client, Low cost power is among the leading energy companies with the goal of cutting costs significantly.

Comment on Tendril and Landis+Gyr Announce Partnership to Enhance Home Area Network Options for Utilities and Consumers | Business Wire by 10 Things Outta the Smart Grid World of DistribuTECH

10 Things Outta the Smart Grid World of DistribuTECH — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:07:40 +0000

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Comment on Electricity disruptions a growing threat | The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA by Nicholas MIkanos

Nicholas MIkanos — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:54:58 +0000

This is a good article. I Googled the author’s name and discovered he was a career intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. A smart cookie indeed and with some good advice.

Comment on BusinessWorld Online: Technologies, pricing focus of renewable energy summit by BlogTek » Blog Archive » Smart Grid Blog » Blog Archive » BusinessWorld Online …

BlogTek » Blog Archive » Smart Grid Blog » Blog Archive » BusinessWorld Online … — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:51:43 +0000

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Comment on Toshiba ventures into residential solar PV market by Homeowners Guide to Solar Panels | Rescue The Earth.com

Homeowners Guide to Solar Panels | Rescue The Earth.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:46:19 +0000

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Comment on NewsFactor Network | Software AG & Siemens Team on UK Smart Meter Project by Matthew Smiths

Matthew Smiths — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:49:31 +0000

I think Smart Meters are a good idea and can help people. I found a video about Energy Smart Meters which explains the basics. Smart Meters will monitor electricity consumption and help to understanding where to save money and reducing carbon emissions. Simple as that! Why it is not worth spending money?

Comment on Smart power use among issues facing SDG&E boss – SignOnSanDiego.com by Flyron

Flyron — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:42:31 +0000

Our home had a Smart Meter installed on 2-23-2010 and we were not home, but we had everything shutoff anyway. On the 24th my wife went to use our electric oven in baking and then switched it over to self-clean mode. Then the oven responded a beeping and displayed an F-9 error code. We checked this out with an appliance tech regarding our problem, which according to him the (F-9) error code means the main Electronic Control Module has gone bad.

He stated that many of his customers lately have experienced similar issues after having their meters replaced by SDG&E. He said the ECM’s are sensitive electronics and he believes that a power spike or surge occurs as the primary cause of failure when the meters are replaced.

Has this issue been brought up and looked at by SDG&E?

What is being done to help the customers?

Our free-standing oven is 5 years old and will cost about $500.00 to repair, so we will be purchasing a new one for about $600.00.

Ron Serabia
619-549-4787

Comment on Webinar: Smart Grid Interoperability – How, what and when. Making the sum greater than the parts? by grid

grid — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:35:56 +0000

I agree completely with your assessment of saving energy by using Smart Grid

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Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:03:14 +0000

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Comment on Smart Grids for Distributed Power by Belle

Belle — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:15:46 +0000

Green products such as window tints would be a great idea in pursuing green buildings or even green homes and green cars. Green oriented sites such as http://www.TintBuyer.com discuss how window tints can be labeled as one of the most effective way to conserve energy consumption for less compared to other green related technology. While most window films are for reducing solar heat gain in the summer, low-e films both block summer heat and improve winter heat retention.

Comment on Energy COOL: Solar Powered Farming by Electric cars may store energy for the electrical grid – Spero News | World online cars review

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:38:36 +0000

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:57:53 +0000

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Comment on PR-USA.net – Danvers, MA Builds Out the Smart Grid with NorthStar Utilities Solutions’ MeterSense by Smart Grid Blog » Blog Archive » PR-USA.net – Danvers, MA Builds … USA Cws

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Comment on Chicago Firm’s Smart Grid Technology Helps Companies Manage Their Least Understood, Most Under-Managed Expense: Energy by BlogTek » Blog Archive » Smart Grid Blog » Blog Archive » Chicago Firm's Smart Grid …

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:16:41 +0000

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