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ARPA-E Backs Software To Smooth Grid Flow

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In California, government scientists and a Palo Alto startup called AutoGrid Systems are coding a path toward improved energy delivery in real time. Read more →

5 Green Tech Stories You Should Be Reading: May 3, 2012

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Across the Internet, people are reading about Greenpeace's criticisms of coal, floating wind turbines for deep-sea wind farms, and cool new smart grid projects. Read more →

Mobile Lab Plugs Politicos Into Microgrid

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Government officials were given a chance to see cutting edge hybrid and electric vehicle technology with the visit of a mobile lab to Washington, D.C. Read more →

Real-Time Energy Pricing Comes Color-Coded

Ambient Energy Joule

The Energy Joule home energy monitor displays the current price of energy and the amount being consumed--and shows changes by shifting colors. Read more →

Smart Meter Opt Out Options Grow In California

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Californians with two more major utilities as their power providers now have the option to opt out of smart meters if they so choose as the CPUC rules analog meters must be allowed as a choice. Read more →