The idea of the smart grid has been around for decades, but today, new technologies and solutions are transforming the way that electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed. The global smart ...

Today, they are commonplace. Funding Smart Grid Technology Smart grid technologies have been made possible by two-way communication technologies, control systems, and computer processing.

A smart grid enables two-way communications that help reduce energy use. It serves as an "energy Internet" that incorporates technology into every aspect of electricity generation, delivery and ...

Technology Transition It’s hard to believe that smart grid tech has developed to the point it has in such a short period of time. Initially it had a niche market, but that’s no longer the case. Smart ...

Electric smart-grid technology may transform how the country powers up. But first it's got to overcome costs and competing interests.

Smart-grid technology gets electric utilities and consumers interconnected June 10, 2011 More than 14 years ago By Katherine Salant ...

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about smart grid technology.

Melanie Hart details why the United States should take note of China’s ambitions and step up our own smart grid efforts.

Finally, the fund's inclusion of technology giants like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) highlights the "smart" investment in smart grid technology.

Nelson emphasized this point, “The technology exists right now to make this transition to smart grid and renewables for the whole country.

Duke Energy Corp. today tapped Cisco Systems Inc. to test "smart grid" software and hardware that the utility hopes will enable its customers to track and reduce their electricity consumption more ...