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  • PayGo Electric to begin prepaid service collaboration with Georgia Power

    PayGo Electric announced a pilot program with Georgia Power to study the commercial feasibility of providing the option of a prepaid electric service to the company's existing and future customers. 

    Jan. 18, 2012
  • Lucintel's predicts double-digit growth for global smart grid

    The smart grid market has experienced rapid, double-digit growth over the last five years. Its robust momentum is expected to grow globally to approximately $57 billion by 2016 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent over the next five years, according to an analysis by Lucintel.

    Jan. 18, 2012
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    AI in the Power Sector

    Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Balfour Beatty Secures Major Expansion to National Grid Transmission Network Agreement

    Balfour Beatty secured a 5-year extension to its existing contract with National Grid to maintain and upgrade the UK’s electricity transmission network in an agreement worth up to £750 million.

    Jan. 13, 2012
  • Stealth Smart Grid Company Hopes To Revolutionize Demand Response

    California based AutoGrid hopes to use the analysis of ultra-large data sets to reduce demand response costs by 90% while simultaneously increasing efficiency by 30%.

    Jan. 13, 2012
  • BPA, PGE discuss collaboration on transmission project

    The Bonneville Power Administration and Portland General Electric have identified terms and conditions to be addressed in connection with their discussions concerning joint development of PGE's proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project

    Jan. 13, 2012
  • Smart grid on pace to hit $2 trillion cumulative investment, but pitfalls loom

    The total investment in smart grid is on track to hit $2 trillion by 2030, says a new research report. But that doesn't mean it's going to be a cakewalk to get there. SGN Chief Analyst Jesse Berst highlights challenges expected along the way.

    Jan. 12, 2012
  • NorthWestern, BPA collaborate on transmission project

    NorthWestern Energy and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are discussing the ways they can work together on the Mountain States Transmission Intertie (MSTI) project, which would allow the transfer of renewable and other energy sources from Montana, Idaho and other regional markets. A M...

    Jan. 12, 2012