Cloud Home Energy Service Revenues to Increase 30 Times in Five Years

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

The strategy of moving home energy intelligence into the cloud is disrupting the Smart Home market and expanding opportunities for the Home Area Network, according to global technology research firm ON World.

IP based home automation services, a large web-centric developer community and accelerating Smart Grid initiatives are driving adoption for home energy management solutions. By the end of 2012, there will be over a million managed Smart Home systems installed in North America. For some service providers, 40 percent of customers are choosing energy management as part of their Smart Home service bundles.

Widespread home networks and the ubiquity of smart mobile devices are key drivers for home energy management services, says Mareca Hatler, ON Worlds research director. Smart home service providers are adding real-time energy monitoring and cloud-based energy services that consumers are increasingly likely to access and control using their smartphones and tablets.

Compared with ON Worlds last survey of early technology adopters in September 2010, almost two times as many of the respondents to the current survey, completed in January 2012, indicate that they would prefer to use their tablet or smartphone as their energy display or interface.

Another growing trend is the development of set-and-forget solutions that provide effortless energy savings. Over 70% of the recent survey respondents indicate that automated systems that require minimal time/effort are an important consideration for home energy management products and services.

In 2016, global home energy management (HEM) revenues will be $ 4.3 billion and cloud service revenues will increase 30 times from 2011. Home service providers and retail channels will make up 57% of the cloud-based energy services at this time.

Based on 900 phone interviews and surveys with consumers, utilities, home service providers and developers, ON Worlds recently published set of reports includes the following:

Smart Home Energy Systems and Cloud Services A market dynamics study of HEM products, services and go-to-market strategies that includes 5 year global forecasts by geography, distribution channel, system, product type, equipment, services and technology.

Home Energy Management: Early Adopter Views & Preferences– An in-depth survey on current usage trends, drivers and consumers’ preferences for HEM products and services.

Home Energy Management Ecosystem– An analysis of the HEM competitive landscape, value chain, business models, innovations and market opportunity.

More information and a free executive summary is available from: http://www.onworld.com/smartenergyhomes

About ON World:

ON World Inc. provides world class business intelligence on smart technology markets. Our market research and information services are sold to Fortune 1000 companies, service providers, venture capitalists, and startups worldwide. Website: http://www.onworld.com.

Contact:

Mary E. Purvis

p: 858-259-2397

e: purvis(at)onworld(dot)com

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Small Box Energy and Continental Control Systems Team Up to Bring Energy Savings to Restaurants

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 26, 2012

Continental Control Systems today announced that Small Box Energy has adopted its electric power metering solutions to bring energy savings to small box retail environments. The company has integrated Continental Control Systems WattNode

Small Box Energy and Continental Control Systems Team Up to Bring Energy Savings to Restaurants

Gexa Energy Selects FIBERTOWN Data Center for DR Operations and Colocation

Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 7, 2011

FIBERTOWN, Houston colocation data center provider and Central Texas business continuity campus, announced today that Gexa Energy, Houston-based retail electric provider, has selected FIBERTOWN for disaster recovery colocation and business continuity office space. FIBERTOWN will provide high availability data center space and dedicated DR worksites with 100% uptime to support Gexa Energys goal of maintaining continuous operations.

The safe distance and easy access coupled with a guaranteed uptime SLA and carrier-neutral connectivity make our Tier IV-designed data center and technology campus in Bryan/College Station a perfect fit, said Brandon Perryman, vice president of sales and marketing for FIBERTOWN.

Gexa Energy supports its mission critical systems in-house with offsite disaster recovery. In the search for a new provider, Gexa Energy was looking to secure backup systems out of hurricane reach but within driving distance of its Houston office.

Recent events of the past couple of years, most notably Hurricane Ike, has placed a tremendous premium on effective disaster-recovery services, says Antonio Marin, Gexa Energy’s vice president of information technology.

Located 100 miles northwest of Houston, the Tier IV-designed colocation facility provides guaranteed availability, efficient use of resources and protection from disruptive events through N+1 power and cooling, layers of uninterruptable power supplies and diesel generators, and 24×7 security.

The robust telecommunications network in and around Bryan also played a role in choosing FIBERTOWN. The company wanted to maintain its current telecom contract while ensuring high performance connectivity, redundancy and security.

This agreement with FIBERTOWN secures Gexa Energy’s ongoing ability to maintain reliable back-up facilities and business continuity, allowing us to provide a seamless experience for our customers, notes Victor Howard, Gexa Energys senior director, marketing & customer care.

Business continuity office space was a key requirement for the energy provider. To ensure continuous, superior support to its end customers, Gexa Energy must maintain operations at all times. With dedicated and always-connected office space, ready to activate at a moments notice, Gexa Energy can deliver on its customer service guarantees.

ABOUT FIBERTOWN

FIBERTOWN is the premier provider of quality data center solutions, high availability colocation and business continuity/disaster recovery office space in Houston and Bryan/College Station. With a proven 100% SLA, FIBERTOWN houses the mission critical IT systems for Fortune 500 companies and smaller organizations across many industries.

The SAS 70 Type II compliant data centers and award-winning DR office space offer Gulf Coast-based companies a carrier neutral, one-stop solution for best-in-class technology and amenities to support business continuity needs. Both the North Houston data center and Bryan Tier IV-designed data center feature a pod design for maximum efficiency, fault tolerant 2N power and cooling, 24x7x365 security, and fully redundant multi-carrier Internet connectivity. Learn more at http://www.fibertown.com or call (888) 501-4368. Visit our blog, The Continuity Council, at http://www.thecontinuitycouncil.com.

ABOUT GEXA ENERGY

Gexa Energy (PUCT # 10027) is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, the largest generator of wind and solar power in North America. NextEra Energy Resources is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy. Having entered the Texas deregulated energy market in 2002, Gexa Energy has established itself as one of the leading retail electricity providers for residential and commercial users in the state.

The company operates as NextEra Energy Services in a 12-state area in the northeast and Washington D.C. where it provides service to small, midsize and large commercial customers. It also services residential customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

For more information, visit http://www.gexaenergy.com

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Gexa Energy Selects FIBERTOWN Data Center for DR Operations and Colocation

Rudin Management Company, Inc. and Spot On Networks, LLC Implement Energy Management at 130 West 12th Street

New Haven, CT (PRWEB) May 29, 2012

Spot On Networks, LLC (SON) today announced an agreement with Rudin Management Company, Inc. (Rudin) in the redevelopment of 130 West 12th Street, New York, New York.

SON will provide the propertys amenity areas and the 42 residential apartment homes with high speed wireless internet access and energy management and building automation functionality.

Monitoring and control of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting is accomplished using Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops in conjunction with wireless internet enabled energy control and monitoring devices. Home scenarios including preset climate and lighting parameters can be modified by the resident regardless of where they are at any time.

This energy management and building automation capability provides the resident with the ability to reduce energy costs by recognizing excessive usage, and promoting the economical use of energy through control features and information that enables intelligent decision making.

Providing energy monitoring and control functions in our buildings helps to engage the condominium owner, reduce carbon footprint, honor our corporate responsibility to the city in which we live, and do well by doing good, according to John J. Gilbert, III, Rudins Chief Operating Officer. He went on to add: These advanced technology systems and services that benefit condominium owners, including energy management and wireless services, will eventually be like the elevators required in a high rise building.

We are excited to partner with Rudin and provide the backbone to assist in providing building automation and energy management, said Dick Sherwin, SONs, CEO. He went on to say, We look forward to a successful partnership and the future ‘Smart Building’ redevelopment of other Rudin properties. The interest level regarding these energy management approaches has become exceedingly high, as evidenced by a video article, Greening the Grid, produced by The Climate Desk, a collaboration among several organizations, that reviewed our implementation at 130 West 12th Street.

About Rudin Management Company: The Rudin Familys real estate holdings rank as one of the largest and most respected privately owned portfolios in the city. The fact that Rudin builds, owns, leases and manages its buildings attracts many of New Yorks most prestigious residents.

About Spot On Networks, LLC: Spot On Networks is a Wireless Internet Provider that provides managed Wi-Fi to the multifamily, hospitality and commercial industries, while providing a Wi-Fi backbone that supports energy management, building automation and security monitoring.

About Climate Desk: The Climate Desk is a journalistic collaboration dedicated to exploring the impacthuman, environmental, economic, politicalof a changing climate. The partners are The Atlantic, Center for Investigative Reporting, Grist, The Guardian, Mother Jones, Slate, Wired, and PBS’s Need To Know.

Rudin Management Company, Inc. and Spot On Networks, LLC Implement Energy Management at 130 West 12th Street

ILS Technology and Acclaim Energy Advisors Join Forces to Keep the Lights on in Texas this Summer and Beyond

Boca Raton FL (PRWEB) June 05, 2012

ILS Technology today announced Acclaim Energy Advisors has chosen its deviceWISE M2M Application Platform to support their solution to potential power shortfalls in the state of Texas.

With a booming population and temperatures rising, Texas is facing a power shortage likely to surpass that of summer 2011, which resulted in rolling brownouts throughout the state. Although many public utilities have established demand response incentives, by which customers agree to drop off the grid on needs-based request, fewer than ten percent of commercial and industrial customers currently participate.

Acclaim Energy Advisors has developed an automated service to optimize the public and private sectors participation in demand response programs, taking into account their usage profile and operating characteristics. The ILS Technology deviceWISE M2M Application Platform will extract data from customer devices and equipment and provide real-time information about power consumption at multiple sites across the entire power grid. Together, the companies will enable customers to optimize their power consumption while simultaneously providing the data needed by electricity providers to balance the load and avoid brownouts, blackouts and related damage to customer equipment all with no added tax burden or increase in electricity rates for Texas residents and businesses.

Were extremely pleased to have been chosen by Acclaim Energy Advisors to provide our deviceWISE M2M Application Platform in cooperation with AT&T mobile network services for this important market solution, said Fred Yentz, CEO of ILS Technology. It is rewarding to see our solution offerings used to assist Acclaim Energy Advisors in managing the critical electrical infrastructure in Texas.

Texas is blessed to have a free-standing and independent power grid, as well as rich natural resources, according to John D. Elder, president and CEO of Acclaim Energy Advisors. Unfortunately, even these are not enough to keep up with the increased demand for electric generation. Thankfully, with the help of ILS Technology, we can monitor usage and proactively balance the load to avoid service interruption and damage to mission-critical equipment.

The Acclaim Dynamic Load Optimization 365sm solution supported by ILS Technologys deviceWISE M2M Application Platform will be demonstrated this week at TIA 2012: Inside the Network in Dallas. Visit the M2M Pavilion for more information.

About ILS Technology

ILS Technology provides the worlds leading ready-to-use, off-the-shelf cloud platform to connect enterprise IT systems to the devices and machines on which businesses depend. ILS Technology solutions are easy to deploy to any device without the need for months of complex programming or development. ILS Technology offers unparalleled security to protect company and customer data and ensure regulatory compliance. ILS Technology is a Park-Ohio company.

Visit http://www.ilstechnology.com or http://www.devicewise.com for more information.

ILS Technology and Acclaim Energy Advisors Join Forces to Keep the Lights on in Texas this Summer and Beyond

BBH Solutions CEO: Environmental Benefits of Cloud Computing More Apparent Amid Business Owners" Concerns Over IT-Related Energy Costs

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2011

Bruce Hoernecke, President and CEO of BBH Solutions, Inc. says that more businesses are realizing the energy saving and environmental benefits of cloud computing. Mr. Hoernecke says that recent concerns over the volatile energy market and the costs associated with delivering power and cooling to on-premise data centers, coupled with environmental consciousness are leading the way to adoption of cloud technologies.

Cloud computing allows businesses to leverage the secure and powerful resources of a service provider to host their voice, data, and video applications and data storage. These technologies are then delivered to the customers end users on demand, or as-a-service. Cloud subscribers can access email, office productivity suites, CRM, and video conferencing from anywhere with a secure internet connection. Cloud computing solutions offer security, high availability, continuity of business, and predictable monthly costs for technology applications.

Business owners are concerned about the cost of maintaining on-premise data centers, says Mr. Hoernecke. They recognize that when they reduce their data center footprint by moving to the cloud, the requirements for additional dedicated electric circuits, cooling, and battery backup decrease as well. It just makes good financial sense, and theres the added bonus of reducing their corporate carbon footprints.

Recent studies and press coverage on the cloud have helped get the message out. Weve seen a growing trend in awareness among our customers of the environmental benefits of cloud computing and hosting.

A 2010 study by Accenture and WSP Environment and Energy(1) found that a 100 person company with applications deployed in the cloud can reduce energy consumption and emissions by more than 90 percent. The study estimates that if all US companies with 100 to 10,000 employees were using on-premise Microsoft Exchange servers and made the change to cloud-hosted Exchange, the resulting reduction in carbon emissions would be equivalent to that of taking 100,000 cars permanently off the road.

BBH Solutions launched its Cloud Integration Services program earlier this year, which is designed to help businesses transition from premise-based IT infrastructure to the cloud. The program offers hosted business applications such as Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office, hosted Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and videoconferencing. Their staff will conduct a full technology needs assessment, write a project plan, and provide services for a seamless migration to The Cloud.

Cloud customers benefit from the economies of scale associated with their providers data center, says Mr. Hoernecke. Were capable of balancing server functionality and storage space precisely to the needs of the end users. Additionally, the power and cooling technologies are optimized for our Network Operations Center (NOC), which is dedicated solely for housing storage and server equipment.

About BBH Solutions, Inc. Manhattan-based BBH Solutions, Inc. provides technology services with a focus on the converged network and unified communications. BBH Solutions is certified by Microsoft as a Silver Server Platform Partner. They are an APC Gold Partner, and a member of the BlackBerry

BBH Solutions CEO: Environmental Benefits of Cloud Computing More Apparent Amid Business Owners" Concerns Over IT-Related Energy Costs

Hosted Application Management Company, OneNeck, Wins Multi-year Deal to Manage the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 for a Major Solar Energy Customer

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 29, 2011

Hosted application management company for Oracle Solutions, OneNeck IT Services, announced today it has entered into a multi-year outsourcing contract with a leading solar energy company. Under the terms of the contract, OneNeck will provide managed services for their Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 and Oracle Hyperion environments to support mission critical worldwide operations. Specific services provided under the agreement are application administration, database administration, operating system administration, network management, security management and infrastructure management. In addition, OneNeck will be providing this company with disaster recovery services from its New Jersey facility.

Our customers choose OneNecks management solutions because of our robust application management capabilities, flexible service model and ability to quickly scale in order to support their current needs and future growth, said Chuck Vermillion, OneNeck CEO.

OneNeck will be exhibiting at Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco 2011 from October 3-6. Stop by booth #1940 to learn more about our industry leading application management and hosting services.

For more information on OneNecks solutions, including hosted application services visit: http://www.OneNeck.com.

OneNeck is a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN).

About OneNeck IT Services:

OneNeck

Hosted Application Management Company, OneNeck, Wins Multi-year Deal to Manage the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 for a Major Solar Energy Customer

Continental Control Systems and Energy Resource Products Bring Affordable Wireless Energy Monitoring to Commercial and Industrial Markets

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB) September 10, 2012

Continental Control Systems today announced that its electric power and energy metering solutions have been adopted by Energy Resource Products (ERP) to bring low-cost, wireless energy monitoring to commercial and industrial markets. To provide its customers with a complete, easy-to-install energy measurement solution, ERP is now offering its Pulse wireless sensor and Sentry Online Monitoring System in combination with Continental Control Systems Advanced Pulse WattNode

Continental Control Systems and Energy Resource Products Bring Affordable Wireless Energy Monitoring to Commercial and Industrial Markets

Emerson Network Power Bolsters Hybrid Energy Portfolio with Introduction of NetSure 701H Hybrid Systems

Warrenville, IL (PRWEB) September 11, 2012

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing reliability, deployment speed and operational efficiency for communications networks, today enhanced its industry-leading line of hybrid energy solutions for telecom networks with the introduction of the NetSure 701H series of hybrid systems for indoor and outdoor hybrid energy applications. The NetSure 701H series extends Emerson Network Powers established capabilities in the area of hybrid energy for telecom access sites up to 21kW by incorporating an integrated design that manages multiple energy sources, reduces operational costs by more than 50 percent, and requires less than two hours for installation. It addresses specific ongoing challenges in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, South America and other growing regions where grid power infrastructure may be limited or unreliable.

For telecom operators and tower companies, fuel, generator and maintenance costs are major operational expenses for access sitesespecially remote sitesand hybrid energy solutions are an increasingly necessary option to minimize costs and remain competitive in many parts of the world. In addition, space often is at a premium, and reducing the power solution footprint helps ensure the access site has space for future growth. The NetSure 701H series reduces the footprint required on-site to less than 1.5 square meters.

The NetSure 701H series of hybrid systems minimizes costsby using significantly less fuel and requiring fewer maintenance visitswhile improving network reliability for our customers, said Wake Norris, director of product management solutions for Emerson Network Powers Energy Systems business. Emerson Network Power was the first infrastructure provider to address the need for dramatic operational savings through hybrid energy solutions and the NetSure 701H series of hybrid systems further extends our best-in-class performance while reducing the site footprint and enabling active site management to ensure long-term system health and efficiency.

Hybrid solutions strategically blend power from generators, batteries, solar, grid/mains and other sources to achieve the lowest possible energy cost. Emerson Network Powers hybrid solutions, including the NetSure 701H series, also enable and provide active site management to ensure proper battery health, optimal generator maintenance, real-time fuel information, and other operational benefits.

Emerson Network Powers portfolio of smart hybrid solutions includes NetSure 701 DC power systems, high-efficiency eSure rectifiers, solar converters, battery backup solutions, and enclosures, including the condensed footprint NetXtend ODU. Additionally, Emerson Network Powers smart hybrid portfolio, includes the EnergyMaster ENEC monitoring system, advanced controllers for NetSure DC power systems, and NetPerform services, delivering unmatched visibility and control of the hybrid infrastructure to increase reliability and decrease operational costs.

Every potential hybrid site is different, with unique and often unpredictable environmental and regulatory considerations, Norris said. At Emerson Network Power, we have the technologies, experience and expertise needed to engineer hybrid site solutions to help providers achieve the desired balance between capital and operational cost to achieve maximum ROI, even as operating conditions change.

For more information, visit http://www.EmersonNetworkPower.com/hybrid or download Emerson Network Powers white paper, Hybrid Energy Deployment: What to Consider When Enabling Alternative Energy Sources at the Cell Site. For information on Emerson Network Powers products and solutions for telecommunications, visit http://www.EmersonNetworkPower.com/EnergySystems.

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About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, maximizes reliability, deployment speed and operational efficiency for communications networks. A trusted industry leader in smart infrastructure technologies, Emerson Network Power provides innovative, rapidly deployable solutions that deliver efficiency and uncompromised reliability regardless of network demands. Our solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at http://www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.

About Emerson

Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2011 were $ 24.2 billion. For more information, visit http://www.Emerson.com.

Emerson Network Power Bolsters Hybrid Energy Portfolio with Introduction of NetSure 701H Hybrid Systems

DBSi Signs Renewable Energy Contract with Exelon Energy

Bethlehem, PA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Data Based Systems International, Inc. (DBSi

DBSi Signs Renewable Energy Contract with Exelon Energy

Bluetick Inc. and Tarpon Energy Services LLC Announce Field Services Agreement

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) September 27, 2012

Bluetick Inc., a provider of oilfield remote monitoring and control systems, and Tarpon Energy Services LLC have finalized an agreement in which Tarpon will provide field installation services and ongoing support and maintenance for Blueticks RMC system.

Bluetick enables oil and gas operators to optimize and run their field operations more efficiently and effectively. The Bluetick RMC system is a software-hosted oilfield monitoring solution which obtains real time production data from the field. By seamlessly interfacing with various sensors, controllers, and devices, the Bluetick RMC system delivers this information to a customers computer, phone or tablet.

With an extensive network of branch locations in key oilfield-producing areas and a highly skilled and dedicated Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation workforce, Tarpon made for a perfect match to Blueticks need for field deployment resources and support.

Michael Mills, Blueticks President stated Both companies have aggressive growth projections throughout the U.S. and both firms complement each others technical capabilities. We believe Tarpons technical expertise, installation know-how, and on-going support will positively impact our growing customer base.

Birk Bablitz, General Manager for Tarpons U.S. Operations stated, We are very pleased to be working with Bluetick. Their RMC system will help operators enhance production and reduce environmental risks. We look forward to being part of the team to bring these significant benefits to the upstream marketplace.

About Bluetick Inc.:

Bluetick Inc. provides innovative solutions and services to the upstream E&P market. Blueticks premier applications include the Remote Monitoring and Control (RMC) system and the Companys Land Management Systems (LMS). For more information visit their website at http://www.bluetickinc.com

About Tarpon Energy Services LLC:

Tarpon Energy Services LLC delivers trusted construction, maintenance and installation solutions to the energy markets across the U.S. Utilizing our in-house project management, design, engineering and procurement teams, we can execute the most complex projects seamlessly. For more information, visit their website at http://www.tarponenergy.com.

Bluetick Inc. and Tarpon Energy Services LLC Announce Field Services Agreement

World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) Product News for Continental Control Systems

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) October 02, 2012

World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) Product News for Continental Control Systems

Booth 326

Oct. 31- Nov. 1

Company Background

Founded in 1995, Colorado-based Continental Control Systems specializes in electric power metering and monitoring equipment. The companys solutions are designed to provide key electrical system measurements including power (kW) and energy (kWh) through a variety of communication protocols including BACnet

World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) Product News for Continental Control Systems

V&R Energy Supplies Voltage Stability Analysis Software to Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2012

V&R Energy is supplying its Region of Stability Existence (ROSE) application to the Western Electricity Coordinating Councils (WECC) Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program (WISP). ROSE, a voltage stability analysis software, uses Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) data to track the power systems current operating state, analyze power system conditions and will alert operators of changes that could lead to voltage instability.

V&R Energy is a leading provider of the advanced power systems engineering solutions designed to improve the stability and reliability of the electrical transmission and distribution networks. Founded in 1992, V&R Energy offers a wide spectrum of advanced consulting services, sophisticated scientific research, and comprehensive electrical power systems software applications for a comprehensive power system analysis, both off-line and in real time.

WISP participants are installing more than 300 new or upgraded PMUs to identify and analyze system vulnerabilities in real time, as well as to detect evolving disturbances on the Western Bulk Electric System. Scheduled for completion on March 31, 2013, this early warning mechanism will enable WECC and WISPs partner entities to take timely actions to help avoid widespread system blackouts.

As the Smart Grid becomes a reality, V&R Energy offers the cutting-edge tools and unique solutions to help improve the wide-area situational awareness, and real-time, steady-state stability analysis and control using PMUs, said Marianna Vaiman, Executive Vice President at V&R Energy.

ROSE continuously monitors power system conditions by incorporating high-rate PMU data into the calculation of stability margin and visualization, and alerts the operator of the changes in the power system conditions (e.g., whether the system is moving closer to the boundary). This allows the operator to take timely remedial actions to prevent the system instability.

ROSE also defines the range of phasor measurements or other system parameters under which the system can operate securely. In addition to voltage stability, voltage and thermal constraints may be simultaneously monitored, enforced and visualized on the ROSE boundary.

ROSE also is being implemented by ISO New Englands Synchrophasor Infrastructure and Data Utilization (SIDU) Project.

About V&R Energy

V&R Energy is a technology and consulting company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. V&R Energy is the vendor for POM Suite and ROSE applications. It also has extensive expertise in performing various consulting projects on behalf of the electric power utilities, ISOs and other electric utility industry organizations worldwide. V&R also has long-standing relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), NRECA Cooperative Research Network (CRN), Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI), and New York State Research and Research Development Agency (NYSERDA).

V&R Energys areas of expertise include:

V&R Energy Supplies Voltage Stability Analysis Software to Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program

United Energy Services and NORDCO Partner to Provide Energy Savings and Conservation to Business Throughout the Country

(PRWEB) October 30, 2012

United Energy Services and NORDCO are excited to announce a new partnership between the two companies that will further help businesses save on their energy costs and reduce energy consumption.

NORDCO and United Energy Services partnership will bring positive synergies to companies desiring energy savings, said George Nordgren, President of NORDCO.

United Energy Services seeks to be a leader in energy conservation and increase its customers ‘go green initiatives’ by providing the leading edge in product innovation and design. With the NORDCO partnership, United Energy Services is able to provide lighting retrofit/upgrades throughout the United States and help customers take advantage of utility rebates and apply for Epact Tax Incentives with qualified lighting applications. In many cases, the rebate will cover 30% to 40% of the cost of a lighting retrofit/upgrade.

We are very excited about our partnership with NORDCO. This extension of our services will allow our customers to have one point of contact for all their energy needs while offering important conservation technologies, said Michael Scott, President of United Energy Services.

About:

United Energy Services works with businesses and residents in every deregulated territory in the U.S. to lower their overall cost of electricity and natural gas at no out of pocket cost to the consumer. United Energy Services is able to leverage its extensive wholesale partnerships with generators, Retail Electricity Providers and Natural Gas Suppliers to get their customers the lowest rates possible with the most advantageous contract terms. Learn more at http://www.unitedenergyservices.com

NORDCO is an energy conservation company specializing in lighting upgrades. Their energy systems are the leading edge in product innovation and design. With clients nationwide, NORDCO boasts a 30 year track record of success. The energy related technologies that NORDCO has been instrumental in applying for its clients over the years include co-generation, thermal storage systems and heat recovery systems.

Nordcos area of expertise include: creative lighting systems and motion sensors, building automation systems, power monitoring and sub-metering networks and financial outsourcing and conventional financing. Learn more at http://www.nordcoinc.com

United Energy Services and NORDCO Partner to Provide Energy Savings and Conservation to Business Throughout the Country

Green Mountain Energy Company and EnTouch Controls Partner to Provide Energy Management Systems for Small Commercial Customers

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 12, 2012

Green Mountain Energy Company and EnTouch Controls today announced that they will join forces for an exclusive offer to bring the EnTouch Energy Management System (EMS) to new and existing Green Mountain small business customers. The EnTouch EMS helps Green Mountain customers further reduce their environmental impact by coupling energy conservation with renewable energy. The EnTouch EMS measures, monitors and manages energy use and, according to customer case studies, can help reduce energy costs by up to 20 percent. On-bill financing makes implementation easy by bundling the cost of the tool into a customers monthly electricity bill.

Energy management is especially important for small businesses. According to the most recent Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, small buildings comprise nearly 90 percent of the nations commercial buildings and use 50 percent more energy per square foot than larger facilities in part due to inefficiencies. ENERGY STAR

Green Mountain Energy Company and EnTouch Controls Partner to Provide Energy Management Systems for Small Commercial Customers

Fourth-Annual IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Conference to Take Place Feb. 24-27 in WashASHINGTON

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PRWEB) December 04, 2012

4 December 2012 IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization advancing technology for humanity, today announced its fourth-annual Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) 2013 conference, to be held Feb. 24-27, 2013, at the Washington (D.C.) Marriott Wardman Park. Hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), the conference attracts smart-grid practitioners from around the world, including industry professionals, executives, researchers, policymakers and knowledge experts to discuss groundbreaking innovations in the smart grids technologies and many advancing applications.

Keynote addresses include Patricia Hoffman, assistant secretary for the Office of Electricity and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy; Mark Wyatt, vice president of smart grid and energy systems, Duke Energy; and Juan N. de Bedout, chief technology officer, GE Energy Management. Early-bird registration for ISGT 2013 ends Jan. 15, 2013.

Now in its fourth year, the ISGT conference has assembled some of the industrys top minds and professionals to further advance smart-grid innovation, said Saifur Rahman, ISGT 2013 conference chair.

According to a recently released survey commissioned by IEEE and conducted by Zpryme Research & Consulting, Europe and North America are the leaders in adopting and utilizing distributed generation, microgrids, and storage technology. The survey report, Power Systems of the Future: The Case for Energy Storage, Distributed Generation, and Microgrids, states that these regions stand to take the lead when it comes to developing and deploying next-generation distributed energy systems.

Rahman continued: The development and deployment of smart-grid technologies continues to be at the forefront of many conversations in the world of energy. Many of these pivotal discussions take place at ISGT, helping lead the industry to next-generation distributed energy systems solutions and adoption.

Conference attendees will hear and see paper and panel presentations and can participate in discussions on the following topics:

impact of smart grid on distributed energy resources (electric cars, demand response, distributed generation and storage);
smart sensors and advanced metering infrastructure;
cyber-security systems (intelligent monitoring and outage management);
wide-area protection, communication and control in energy systems;
power and energy system applications (generation, transmission, distribution, markets, operations and planning), and
energy management systems (with applications to building and home automation) and smart-grid standards.

ISGT conference co-sponsoring societies include IEEE-USA, IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Systems Council and IEEE Signal Processing Society.

For more details on the ISGT 2013 conference including the list of speakers, sessions and registration information, visit http://ieee-isgt.org.

About IEEE Power & Energy Society

The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power & energy for the betterment of society and a trusted resource dedicated to the technical, informational, networking and professional development needs of its members. With over 29,000 members around the globe representing every facet of the electric power and energy industry, PES is at the forefront of the rapidly changing technological advancements that impact everyones future. PES celebrated its 125th year of service in 2009. Additional information on IEEE PES can be found at: http://www.ieee-pes.org.

About IEEE

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Fourth-Annual IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Conference to Take Place Feb. 24-27 in WashASHINGTON

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 A smart home offers its occupants comfort, security and the opportunity to save energy via an automated networked system. It links together various services, such as lighting, heating and domestic appliances, to form a single, intelligent system. But whats next for connected homes? At CES 2013(Las Vegas, January 8-11) visitors can experience the future of interacting with their homes based on innovative, sustainable technology at three locations: The NexStep/EnOcean showcase (IBM Suite Venetian Hotel Level 2, Suite 2405) exhibits an example implementation of the NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform and Services. This includes a demonstration of the NexStep Concierge Help Button, along with cloud-based registration, control, service and support, and communication, integrating energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean, making the use and changing of batteries in automation devices unnecessary. In addition, Texas Instruments(LVCC, South Hall 1, Booth 20612) and Maxim(Venetian Tower, Suite 31-221 and adjacent rooms) will demo examples of EnOcean-based smart home devices in action and show how they control a house by only using energy from the surrounding environment. The energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean is based on a simple but brilliant principle: where there is motion, light, pressure, heat or differences in temperature, small amounts of energy can be harvested and used to transmit a wireless signal. Instead of using batteries or another external power supply, wireless EnOcean modules are powered by energy converters: an electrodynamic energy converter, which uses mechanical motion, a miniaturized solar module which generates energy from light, as well as a thermoelectric converter which taps heat as an energy source. Products integrating energy harvesting wireless technology range from battery-less switches, sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, motion and light, and actuators to move HVAC dampers or radiator water valves. All of these products are distributed throughout a home to control lighting, HVAC, security or energy consumption eliminating the need for batteries while offering high flexibility and reliable, maintenance-free operation. The next step of Smart Homes Batteryless wireless sensors act as the sensory organs; the eyes and ears of the home, supplying the necessary information for intelligent control of diverse applications. Standardized profiles assure interoperability, linking different technologies from multiple manufacturers to work together as part of a complex smart home system. EnOcean technology is the ideal connection to bridge the last few meters between sensors in the home with an existing WLAN or mobile communication network. NexSteps Cloud Concierge Platform provides the indispensable elements of a smarter electronics ecosystem, bringing the trinity of user, devices, and services together. The platform supports the distinct phases of the connected device life-cycle including device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, device use including provision for e-commerce with smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of the NexStep Universal Help Services. NexStep Cloud Concierge Services software and middle-ware reside in the control device (whether a tablet, a smart phone, the appliance, or a purpose-built platform), the cloud, and optionally the gateway. Key capabilities and services provided for the connected device include 1) Secure provisioning and authentication, 2) Secure control with support for VoIP, voice command and control, 3) Secure e-commerce, with support for smart ads and alerts, and 4) Secure maintenance and diagnostics for connected devices via the patented NexStep Concierge Help. The NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform in conjunction with cloud-based services, and peripherals from EnOcean, provide a top-to-bottom, comprehensive smarter electronics ecosystem, simultaneously benefiting the consumer, the CE company, and the service provider. Consumer Electronics companies and service providers need to simplify the way consumers control and service connected devices at home, says Dr. Robert Stepanian, CEO NexStep, Inc. As connected home ecosystems become more evolved and complex, consumers demand a convenient way to manage their home with a platform that provides access and support across purpose-built control devices, smart phones and tablets, as part of a new digital lifestyle. About NexStep, Inc. NexStep IP and technology address the distinct phases of the connected device lifecycle including, device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, transaction and use with provision for e-commerce via smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of NexStep Cloud Concierge Services. Target customers and licensees for NexStep IP and technology are: 1) Service providers including telecommunications, satellite, and cable companies, 2) CE firms focused on TV, STB, Blu-Ray, home gateway and gaming consoles, 3) Major appliance companies, 4) Wireless, communications, CE Processor/SoC (System on Chip) companies, 5) Cloud-based analytics and device management firms, 6) Remote control companies, and 7) Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). NexStep is a Delaware company with headquarters in San Jose, CA/Silicon Valley. For more information visit http://www.NexStep.com About EnOcean EnOcean is the originator of patented energy harvesting wireless technology. Headquartered in Oberhaching, near Munich, the company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial applications as well as in further application fields such as smart home, smart metering, logistics or transport. EnOcean technology combines miniaturized energy converters with ultra-low-power electronics and robust RF communication. For 10 years, leading product manufacturers have chosen wireless modules from EnOcean to enable their system ideas. EnOcean is a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies from the world’s building sector that has set itself the aim of creating innovative solutions for sustainable buildings. Self-powered wireless technology from EnOcean has been successfully deployed in more than 250,000 buildings worldwide. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, which is optimized for wireless solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting. For more information visit http://www.enocean.com Find More Automated Network Monitoring Press Releases EnOcean to show at CES 2013: Smart Home to take off in the Cloud with Energy Harvesting Wireless

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 02, 2013

A smart home offers its occupants comfort, security and the opportunity to save energy via an automated networked system. It links together various services, such as lighting, heating and domestic appliances, to form a single, intelligent system. But whats next for connected homes? At CES 2013(Las Vegas, January 8-11) visitors can experience the future of interacting with their homes based on innovative, sustainable technology at three locations: The NexStep/EnOcean showcase (IBM Suite Venetian Hotel Level 2, Suite 2405) exhibits an example implementation of the NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform and Services. This includes a demonstration of the NexStep Concierge Help Button, along with cloud-based registration, control, service and support, and communication, integrating energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean, making the use and changing of batteries in automation devices unnecessary. In addition, Texas Instruments(LVCC, South Hall 1, Booth 20612) and Maxim(Venetian Tower, Suite 31-221 and adjacent rooms) will demo examples of EnOcean-based smart home devices in action and show how they control a house by only using energy from the surrounding environment.

The energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean is based on a simple but brilliant principle: where there is motion, light, pressure, heat or differences in temperature, small amounts of energy can be harvested and used to transmit a wireless signal. Instead of using batteries or another external power supply, wireless EnOcean modules are powered by energy converters: an electrodynamic energy converter, which uses mechanical motion, a miniaturized solar module which generates energy from light, as well as a thermoelectric converter which taps heat as an energy source.

Products integrating energy harvesting wireless technology range from battery-less switches, sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, motion and light, and actuators to move HVAC dampers or radiator water valves. All of these products are distributed throughout a home to control lighting, HVAC, security or energy consumption eliminating the need for batteries while offering high flexibility and reliable, maintenance-free operation.

The next step of Smart Homes

Batteryless wireless sensors act as the sensory organs; the eyes and ears of the home, supplying the necessary information for intelligent control of diverse applications. Standardized profiles assure interoperability, linking different technologies from multiple manufacturers to work together as part of a complex smart home system. EnOcean technology is the ideal connection to bridge the last few meters between sensors in the home with an existing WLAN or mobile communication network.

NexSteps Cloud Concierge Platform provides the indispensable elements of a smarter electronics ecosystem, bringing the trinity of user, devices, and services together. The platform supports the distinct phases of the connected device life-cycle including device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, device use including provision for e-commerce with smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of the NexStep Universal Help Services.

NexStep Cloud Concierge Services software and middle-ware reside in the control device (whether a tablet, a smart phone, the appliance, or a purpose-built platform), the cloud, and optionally the gateway. Key capabilities and services provided for the connected device include 1) Secure provisioning and authentication, 2) Secure control with support for VoIP, voice command and control, 3) Secure e-commerce, with support for smart ads and alerts, and 4) Secure maintenance and diagnostics for connected devices via the patented NexStep Concierge Help.

The NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform in conjunction with cloud-based services, and peripherals from EnOcean, provide a top-to-bottom, comprehensive smarter electronics ecosystem, simultaneously benefiting the consumer, the CE company, and the service provider.

Consumer Electronics companies and service providers need to simplify the way consumers control and service connected devices at home, says Dr. Robert Stepanian, CEO NexStep, Inc. As connected home ecosystems become more evolved and complex, consumers demand a convenient way to manage their home with a platform that provides access and support across purpose-built control devices, smart phones and tablets, as part of a new digital lifestyle.

About NexStep, Inc.

NexStep IP and technology address the distinct phases of the connected device lifecycle including, device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, transaction and use with provision for e-commerce via smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of NexStep Cloud Concierge Services. Target customers and licensees for NexStep IP and technology are: 1) Service providers including telecommunications, satellite, and cable companies, 2) CE firms focused on TV, STB, Blu-Ray, home gateway and gaming consoles, 3) Major appliance companies, 4) Wireless, communications, CE Processor/SoC (System on Chip) companies, 5) Cloud-based analytics and device management firms, 6) Remote control companies, and 7) Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). NexStep is a Delaware company with headquarters in San Jose, CA/Silicon Valley. For more information visit http://www.NexStep.com

About EnOcean

EnOcean is the originator of patented energy harvesting wireless technology. Headquartered in Oberhaching, near Munich, the company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial applications as well as in further application fields such as smart home, smart metering, logistics or transport. EnOcean technology combines miniaturized energy converters with ultra-low-power electronics and robust RF communication. For 10 years, leading product manufacturers have chosen wireless modules from EnOcean to enable their system ideas. EnOcean is a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies from the world’s building sector that has set itself the aim of creating innovative solutions for sustainable buildings. Self-powered wireless technology from EnOcean has been successfully deployed in more than 250,000 buildings worldwide. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, which is optimized for wireless solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting.

For more information visit http://www.enocean.com

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Mi Casa Verde Unveils Five Home Automation Solution Packs Focused On Security, Energy Efficiency, Lighting Controls and No Monthly Charges At CES on Jan. 8

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013

Mi Casa Verde, a leading marketing and distribution company in the home and small business control systems market, has announced the availability of five home automation solution driven packages for the consumer beginning in February with an unveiling at CES in Las Vegas and full details on the http://www.micasaverde.com web site, beginning on January 7th.

In response to consumers and its network of retailers, distributors and VARs, Mi Casa Verde has created and customized feature-driven packages which incorporate the most-in demand components in easy-to-install, easy-to-expand bundles. Each of the offerings reflect consumer interest in increased home security as well as in energy savings, lighting and entertainment controls. All systems are accessible from anywhere in the world via PC, smartphone and tablet.

Mi Casa Verdes commitment is not only to providing the latest and most reliable systems but incorporating a pricing structure that opens up these benefits to consumers everywhere. With no monthly fees, we can save homeowners and renters hundreds or thousands of dollars in yearly costs that other providers charge as part of their annual contract commitments, noted Bob Goldberg, vice president of marketing.

Priced from $ 249 to $ 999 based on features, the packages include:

The Starter Package provides essential smart home capabilities with a VeraLite controller, security camera and plug-and-play lighting control and effortless expansion opportunities.

The Energy Package creates a green house with savings that are capable of paying for the system within a year or less. This includes a VeraLite controller, smart thermostat that communicates its climate and responds to desired adjustments from anywhere, smart wall switches that turn on/off remotely, a SmartSwitch that measures and controls from any household plug and a meter reader that reads out how much electricity is used and how to economize.

The Safety Package offers security and significant value versus the large service providers which charge up to $ 50/month or more for the same technology. With no monthly cost to the homeowner or renter, this package includes a VeraLite controller, state-of-the-art door lock that can report open/close activity via text or email; two powerful, high definition security cameras that work even in the dark, and four wireless sensors that secure doors and/or windows in seconds.

The Family Package provides an array of the most popular features including controlling access to any door in the residence from anywhere, a wireless video and audio security camera with adjustable views at the touch of a smartphone, PC or tablet. Also included is a VeraLite controller, two magnetic door/window sensors and a wide-range motion detector

The Premium Package provides a comprehensive system that rivals those costing thousands of dollars more. The highest quality components include the Vera3 controller, two infrared cameras with built in motion sensors, smart door lock with a touch screen interface, smart thermostat which can monitor and control home temperature based on humidity and climate. Also included is a wireless energy reader which provides information to maximize savings 24/7.

Mi Casa Verde Unveils Five Home Automation Solution Packs Focused On Security, Energy Efficiency, Lighting Controls and No Monthly Charges At CES on Jan. 8