smart grid

GridNet is to incorporate wireless Smart Grid technology into its existing host of Smart Grid applications.  The company announced that they will explore embedded WiMAX connectivity into Smart Meters and Smart Grid Routers with Sprint, which will allow Sprint to offer the transfer of Smart Meter information wirelessly across its 4G network.  The solution will allow utility companies to get real-time information for their grid infrastructure and Smart Home owners with Smart Meters to securely and acc

Cisco has added a new set of home energy management solutions to its recently introduced connected grid.  The new solutions are to help households’ better monitor and manage their energy consumption.  The Home Energy Controller (HEC) features easy to use and access countertop LCD touchscreen display.  From here users are kept up to date with information for them to make informed decisions.

Intamac Systems, a specialist in Connected Home services through the web and mobile devices, announced that they have secured a £1million funding to support the development of a range of Zigbee controlled consumer devices.  The new Zigbee devices will be part of the companies Smart Grid power management services and will be managed through Intamac's award-winning web-based Home Manager™ service.

GE today unveiled plans for a “Net Zero Energy Home” project which combines GE's most efficient appliances and lighting, the company's new energy management systems, and GE power generating and storing technologies in new home construction. When applied together, the system would enable a homeowner to achieve net zero energy costs by 2015. The Net Zero Energy Home project -- and new smart grid consumer poll data from the U.S. and the U.K.