News tagged with energy

Broadband saves consumers on utilities
Smart Grid is increasingly needing broadband, and the Recovery Act is helping fund 1000 censors across the transmition grid to help prevent blackouts, Nick Sinai, the Senior Advisor to White House’s Chief Technology Officer, said.
US Department of Energy Releases Roadmap for Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Energy released the 2011 Roadmap to Achieve Energy Delivery Systems Cybersecurity outlining its goals to enhance the security and reliability of the nation’s energy infrastructure.
Retailer to Sell Home Energy Management Products
Home energy management products can remotely control or schedule home thermostats, lights, or appliances, program a thermostat using a smart phone app or Web page, or measure the power of different appliances.
Public-Safety Broadband Network Could Generate Thousands of New Jobs
President Obama’s jobs bill could move legislation aimed at freeing up more spectrum for wireless broadband technologies and building a national broadband network for public safety.
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