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Smart Grid

The smart grid is the way forward for improving the quality and carbon efficiency of the power sector. Many technologies - smart metering, demand response, distribution SCADA, smart transformers and more are being explored and lessons are being learned.

This Working Group's goal is to support knowledge sharing and collaboration among the individuals in the organizations that will come together to transform the power industry. This is a place where knowledge can be shared and relationships formed to sustain the development of the market – and ultimately support the delivery of new and innovative solutions.

We welcome decision makers and technical specialists working for power utilities, engineering firms, plant and appliance manufacturers, renewable energy companies, IT firms, policy makers and academics as well as members of the consulting organizations supporting these sectors.


       
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Upcoming Events

Amsterdam Smart City

webinar

03:00 p.m. 2 Sept. 2010 (BST) / 10:00 a.m. 2 Sept. 2010 (EDT)

Amsterdam Smart City

This webinar will cover the different experiences & approaches used in Amsterdam Smart City. Different themes will be discussed such as: the concept of Amsterdam Smart City, current projects & experiences so ...


       
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Group Members Include:

  • John Parsons

    Senior Project Manager
    BEAMA Limited

  • Gavin Starks

    Founder
    AMEE

  • Robert Flint

    Commercial Director
    Ceres Power

  • Dena Barasi

    Manager
    PwC


       
       

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19 July 2010
Practical Solutions For An EV Network

Jeff Curry, Head of Global Product Marketing, Better Place.

Get to grips with the EV network roll-out that includes charging infrastructure, in-car EV driver services platform and intelligent utility integration. Also - proven, powerful and effective case studies from Denmark and Israel put North American market strategies into context.

3 June 2010
tenure track position Smart Grids @ K.U.Leuven Energy Institute (B)

Dear colleague

The K.U.Leuven (Belgium's largest university) has opened a tenure track position on 'Smart Grids'. 

If you are interested or know excellent people that are fit for this challenge, please check vacancy 24/2025 on http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures/engineering.html

Applications need to be filed by 30 June 2010 via http://www.kuleuven.be/solliciteren/51232179&type=ZAP&taal=E

The attached pdf-file provides a short description of this interesting opportunity.

More information via info26@esat.kuleuven.be or via undersigned.--     

Geert DECONINCK                    K.U.Leuven - ESAT / ELECTA    

Kasteelpark Arenberg 10 bus 2445    BE-3001 Leuven (Heverlee)    

Geert.Deconinck+2degr@esat.kuleuven.be  www.esat.kuleuven.be/electa  

1 Feb. 2010
NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized a list of 75 standards for the design and operation of smart grid systems, following their approval in September. The standards, developed by industry through existing standards setting organizations, address eight priority subject areas, including: Demand response and consumer energy efficiency; wide-area situational awareness; energy storage; electric transportation; advanced metering infrastructure; distribution grid management; cyber security; and network communications.

Seventy additional standards that must be approved, amended or developed by the NIST through consensus process were identified in the accompanying report, with 15 to be approved or completed in 2010. These include energy storage interconnection guidelines, smart meter communications standards, and interoperability standards for plug-in electric vehicles. NIST-reported standards must be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take legal effect.

7 Dec. 2009
Verdantix CASE STUDY: Bettter Place Electric Vehicle System

This is a complementary case study report from independent climate change business research firm, Verdantix. The first Better Place electric vehicle networks will launch In 2010 and is a new value chain for road vehicle transport not just a new cleantech venture. Better Place has spent 3 years building an electric vehicle business model that uses smart grid software to connect electric cars with a battery swapping service infrastructure and renewable energy supplies. For more Verdantix research visit the website at http://www.verdantix.com/

10 Nov. 2009
National Policy Statement (UK) - Electricity Networks Infrastructure

Published by DECC on 9th November 2009

25 Aug. 2009
Barriers to the Adoption of Smart Grid - World Economic Forum

Download a report on the investment, infrastructural and technical challenges facing the development of the smart grid with the World Economic Forum.

19 Aug. 2009
Mintz Levn Energy and Clean Tech Connections

In the August edition of Mintz Levin’s Energy and Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to the latest industry developments, news from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill, grant opportunities, and upcoming events.

18 Aug. 2009
Wiring the Smart Grid for Energy Savings :Integrating Buildings to Maximize Investment

July 2009 report by Hannah Friedman from PECI.

4 Aug. 2009
UK Low Carbon Transition Plan: National Strategy for Climate and Energy - Legal Update

A note on the Government's White Paper, UK Low Carbon Transition Plan: National Strategy for Climate and Energy, published on 15 July 2009.

31 July 2009
Mintz Levin Energy and Clean Tech Group: Presentation on American Clean Energy and Security Act 2009

A slide presentation by Mintz Levin's Energy and Clean Technology group detailing the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454 as passed by the House of Representatives).