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For Microsoft, a Google PowerMeter move hits close to Hohm
The point of the new feature Google is adding to its PowerMeter product that allows consumers to make their homes more
De Martini describes how Arch Rock deal advances work with Itron
Cisco's purchase of networking firm Arch Rock, publicized last week, "fills in a pretty significant piece of the overall
Result of Smart Grid City cost recovery hearings expected in November
Colorado's PUC ended hearings Thursday afternoon on whether Xcel should be allowed to recover $44.5 million it is spending
Maryland PSC gives Pepco, Delmarva some encouraging news
The Maryland PSC last week approved in principle the joint proposal of Pepco and Delmarva Power and Light to deploy AMI in
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Hawaii PUC approves ‘transformational change from traditional ratemaking’
The Hawaii PUC this week approved a decoupling mechanism for the three Hawaiian Electric Cos, meaning the utilities will no longer have to rely on profits linked directly to the sale of power to cover their fixed costs, the PUC order said
PG&E, California PUC called out for poor customer service
Problems with PG&E's smart meter deployment that led to angry consumer complaints over high bills, a lawsuit and calls for an installation moratorium from several California cities stemmed not from faulty meters but from customer-service failures