With almost every single automobile manufacturer now producing an electric option, more than 400,000 plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the United States since 2008. As the electrical…
Power outages are disruptive. When the power goes out, it can bring your daily routine (and sometimes traffic!) to a grinding halt. Longer outages can be dangerous and stressful; the last thin…
Recently, the White House announced a $160 million ‘Smart Cities’ initiative, “to help local communities tackle key challenges” including novel approaches to integrate …
Thanksgiving dinner preparations can stuff your energy bill with unexpected costs. Follow these simple tips for a worry-free feast. Recipe courtesy of Charlotte Merckens.
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SECC consumer pulse research identifies 5 consumer segments and gives key insights into the behavior and preferences of each. How do we ensure the validity of consumer pulse research stru…
Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative is issuing a Public Service Announcement warning consumers to be on the lookout for the Energy Monsters lurking in their homes:
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There’s a lot to like about autumn. Trees are erupting with gold and orange leaves, temperatures (and energy bills) are down; there's football to watch, food-based holidays and the …
IEEE 1547. IEC 61850. UL 1741. No, these aren’t old computer models from the 1970s, these are standards that are used to ensure that the solar panel on your roof (or the electric vehicle…