A new generation of resources, technologies and devices are being deployed to build what’s called the smart grid. More than just a new super transmission system, the smart grid will transform how ...

Rather than building new power generation to meet the rising demand for energy, utilities are increasingly turning to the latest smart grid technology to help reduce energy use during peak consumption ...

Smart grid technologies use digital communication to monitor and manage energy flows, allowing for real-time adjustments and improved grid stability. As these technologies continue to develop in the ...

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. Here's why.

Electricity grids are slowly getting smarter. Simultaneously, the use of distributed generation is increasing. Though smart grid advocates tout the ability of a smarter grid to enable greater ...

India's national power grid is facing renewed scrutiny as major cyber-security gaps and stalled upgrade plans raise concerns ...

Though most of the buzz about smart grid efforts in the U.S. and elsewhere involves individual utilities rolling out smart meters or governments establishing policies to promote smart grid technology ...

A few months ago I wrote a commentary to provide possible answers to the question: What makes a grid smart? One of my conclusions, a lay-up, a really obvious one, was it is the team of people who work ...

Over the past several months, alarm bells have been going off regarding potential attacks against the U.S. electrical grid. Consider these recent media headlines: The Wall Street Journal: Cyberattacks ...

About 2,000 National Grid customers in Worcester haven't received electricity bills since the utility started installing ...

The term "smart grid" describes an electrical grid that's integrated with a computerized, two-way communication network. Older electrical grids send electrical power one direction, from a power plant ...