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Nest says interoperability is game changer for smart home sector

Nest, the smart home business purchased by Google a few years ago, has added Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain to its list of 190 countries that can order its thermostat, camera and smoke alarm produc...

The energy intersect in smart cities

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has played a key role in coordinating smart grid standards and is now taking on a facilitating role for smart cities. NIST is leading an in...

Now pairing with energy storage: smart thermostats

Zen Ecosystems has announced it is partnering with Swell Energy to package smart thermostats with batteries and extend customer savings. The company’s smart thermostat will be bundled with batte...

With net metering secure, California solar now faces uncertainly from time-of-use changes

In 2016, California’s solar industry celebrated its win on preserving net metering. This year, the industry gets hit by the other side of the equation – time-of-use rates. In the next few ...

Energy Department announces up to US$30m for projects to integrate solar into USA’s electric grid

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s SunShot Initiative has announced up to US$30m in new projects to support the integration of solar energy into the nation’s electric g...