The new generation electricity power network, a.k.a., smart grid, is a complex socio-technical system involving nonlinear physical constraints, large scale computations and intricate ...

One of the biggest issues facing utilities that switch to a smart grid is how to deploy these technologies on a large scale while still leaving room for upgrades. One of the biggest issues facing ...

The world’s growing population is becoming increasingly urbanized. According to the UN, more than half of the global population lives in urban areas. For perspective, only one-third of the global ...

The smart grid is big stuff these days, but you might be surprised to know that much of the “someday” about the smart grid is actually “today” where we live. So what is the smart grid? Picture a ...

Although electric vehicles cost a lot up front, over time the low price of electricity compared to that of gasoline will partly offset the initial expense. Many utilities, however, are experimenting ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – Central New York customers are first in line for new “smart meters” that National Grid will roll out across its Upstate territory to all 1.7 ...

Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.