smart grid
Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards
With so many locations embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative development strategies, it was hard to pare down the worthy nominees for our economic development awards festival. Here are the folks who made the cut, the best of the best in the applications of smart practices for sustainable growth.
Survey: Awareness Toward Smart Grid Technologies
Do consumers embrace smart technologies?
S&C, Schneider Electric, And Oncor Complete Microgrid
Posted by Heidi Schwartz
S&C Electric Company, a smart grid company, and Schneider Electric, a provider of energy management services, have announced the unveiling an advanced microgrid for...
PG&E Opens New Electric Control Center In Fresno, CA
New infrastructure investment project will provide enhanced reliability and resiliency for PG&E customers in the Central Valley region.
Smart Grid Technologies Revenue Expected To Reach $70.2 Billion Annually
Navigant Research forecast—revenue from smart grid technologies could reach $70.2 billion annually by 2023.
Spending On Smart Grid Technologies Will Total Nearly $600 Billion From 2014 Through 2023
Intelligence is being distributed to the edges of the grid, according to report from Navigant Research.
First Minister Of Scotland Opens Smarter Grid Solutions’ New York Office
Leading smart grid technology company opens in North America. Signs global agreements with Silver Spring Networks and HEVO Power.
Smart Grid Program Supported More Than 3,000 Jobs In Second Quarter
Grid modernization work expected to create more jobs as smart meter deployment begins.
Ameren Illinois Opens Champaign Smart Grid Technology Applications Center
Facility will promote smart grid research and development; support economic development and foster job creation in Illinois.
GE And ComEd To Modernize Chicago’s Grid
GE and ComEd will install approximately four million smart meters in the Chicago area through 2021, bringing approximately 50 jobs to the city.
GE, Florida Power & Light Celebrate Energy Smart Florida
In 2009, FPL received a $200 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help fund Energy Smart Florida and $600 million in grid improvements throughout FPL’s 35-county service territory. The program is being celebrated four years later.
Smart Grid Program Created Nearly 2,700 Jobs In First Quarter 2013
Grid modernization work expected to create more jobs and business growth.
LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy
As the economic picture brightens in the Golden State, energy reserves that could unlock $1 trillion in new state revenues beckon. From the January/February 2013 issue
Study Ties Cities’ Smart Grid Use To CRE Health
Jones Lang LaSalle’s “Connected City” study ties cities’ smart grid use to economic drivers for commercial real estate health. Oct 9, 2012 @ 12:32 PM
19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report
Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2023 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in the 2023 Metro Rankings Report
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.