Posts tagged ‘Transmission and distribution system’

Part 3: Smart Metering and Delivery

Part 3 from the article, “GE And Google Announce ’21st Century’ Electricity System”
The third and most talked about component of the “Smart Grid” is centered around the Meter. Let me first say that the meter is the cash register of a Utility, and they treat it as such. Let me also say that ‘smart’ meters [...]

Posted by Chris Purpura on October 17, 2008
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Part 2: The Transmission and Distribution System

Part 2 from the article, “GE And Google Announce ’21st Century’ Electricity System”
In short, our Transmission and Distribution system is Balkanized to no end. Think about America before the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Eisenhower). America was a patchwork of state and rural roads, with few interconnected highways. The current Electrical Transmission and Distribution systems [...]

Posted by Chris Purpura on October 3, 2008
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GE And Google Announce ’21st Century’ Electricity System

Blaise Zerega says let the energy search begin. In a marriage of old and new economy, Google and GE today announced a partnership to promote sustainable energy. With the ongoing financial turmoil as a backdrop, both companies are coming together to collaborate on new, renewable technologies that could, ultimately, deliver energy independence and help our [...]

Posted by Chris Purpura on September 29, 2008
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