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One Communications Technology to Rule Them All?

March 17, 2011

A white paper from a major manufacturer claims that ZigBee is the best wireless communications technology for smart grid–enabled home area networks. With so many factors to consider, however, is it even necessary to choose a single technology?

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-25 | Author: Essie Snell

Environmental Benefits of Smart Grid: Energy Efficiency and Conservation

September 22, 2009

Smart grid technologies have the potential to boost the energy-efficiency and conservation effects of utility programs through enhanced data feedback, customized information and promotion of efficient technologies, and improved measurement and verification.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: IGS-RB-1 | Author: Philippe Bouchard

AMR Versus AMI

August 19, 2009

What are the differences between automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)? Is AMR still a relevant “smart” technology?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-1 | Author: Stephanie Cary

Environmental Benefits of Smart Grid

August 19, 2009

Which smart grid innovations can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CAS-AskES-5 | Author: Philippe Bouchard and Gwen Farnsworth

Smart Meters Versus Dumb Meters

How Smart Meters Have Improved Utility Processes and Profitability

December 1, 2008

With wider functionality come greater challenges—organizational, financial, and technological. Utility executives are using smart meters to capture efficiencies and improve performance in the meter-to-cash cycle.

Content type: Service Report | Document ID: IGS-1 | Author: Stephanie Cary and John Egan