Topic
Smart Grid
115 published works
Washington Energy Report
Obama Administration Awards Smart Grid Grants
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced the award of $3.4 billion in the Department of Energy’s Smart Grid Investment Grant program to a list of one hundred companies and communities…
Renewable Energy Insights
DOE Smart Grid Recovery Act Grants: Preparing For Award Requirements
The Department of Energy yesterday issued 100 awards under the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program. As recipients prepare to negotiate the terms of these grant awards, they should keep in…
Renewable + Law
Show Me the Money: DOE To Announce 100 Smart Grid Awards Today
By Janet Jacobs
Later today, the Department of Energy will announce the 100 smart grid projects that will receive smart grid stimulus finds. A complete list of the awards should be available later today;…
Renewable + Law
Wed. 10/21/09: “Demystifying the Smart Grid”
By Dina Dubson
The enthusiasm about smart grid continues to spread in the Pacific Northwest. Tomorrow, Intel’s Ronler Acres Campus (just outside of Portland) will host "Demystifying the Smart Grid," a panel and…
Renewable + Law
Smart Grid Favored in FERC Strategic Plan
By John Laney
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) highlighted smart grid technologies in its strategic plan for fiscal years 2009-2014 (the “Strategic Plan”). FERC found that our nation could potentially reduce peak electricity…
Renewable + Law
Show Me the Money: $100 million for Smart Grid Workforce Training
By Janet Jacobs
On September 21, 2009, the DOE issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (“FOA”) for $100 million in funding from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to support workforce training for…
Renewable + Law
Show Me the Money: $47 Million for Smart Grid Projects
By Janet Jacobs
$47 million in grants has been awarded under the DOE's ARRA stimulus program towards existing projects that are advancing grid technologies. The awardees include: · Zenergy Power which…
Renewable + Law
FERC Aims to Accelerate Smart Grid Deployment
By Jason Johns
On July 16, 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Policy Statement on smart grid technologies, providing guidance on future smart grid interoperability standards and establishing an interim…
Renewable + Law
SHOW ME THE MONEY: $4.15 Billion Available for Smart Grid Projects
By Janet Jacobs
On June 25, 2009, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (“FOA”) to deploy over $4.15 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“Recovery Act”) to…
Washington Energy Report
DOE Announces Significant Increase in Funding for Smart Grid Projects
On May 18, 2009, DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department is increasing the maximum award available under the Recovery Act for Smart Grid programs. Secretary Chu and Department…