Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment.

Google's Nest Renue energy tracking feature is being spun off into a new company called "Renew Home." The core concept is partnering with power companies to obtain data about the current condition ...

The research is published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. Home indoor temperatures take a while to change after AC units are switched on or off. This makes AC units a great fit for ...

Some professors at UC Irvine, like John Smith, got to experience a part of the future after the university installed smart grid technology into their homes. Researchers outfitted Smith's ...

For instance, a sudden decrease in wind energy can impact the grid's ability to support electric vehicles and residential systems simultaneously. Smart meters play a crucial role in managing home ...

US manufacturer Rivian and charging software provider WeaveGrid announced they will provide smart charging capabilities to ...

The smart grid would “allow the utilities to send the signals through the line to turn off the hundred water boilers in a million homes for 15 minutes in order to avoid the peak demand that is ...

Smart service panels can provide a user-friendly interface between home appliances and the electric utility grid. No. 3. Rooftop photovoltaic solar panels plus battery energy storage system (BESS ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In just a matter of weeks, many National Grid customers will start getting new smart meters installed at their homes or businesses. Officials with the utility company are ...

In a latest bid to fight this problem, smart thermostats are being offered to customers, who will then participate in peak-shaving. The partnership between NRG Energy Inc., Renew Home LLC ...