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Connected Everything: Have We Finally Reached the Tipping Point?

By Bryce Yonker

There is a lot of buzz about the Internet of Things (IoT) these days. But what does the proliferation of these smart and connected devices mean for our energy systems?
 
I was recently in Home Depot, taking my usual look at LED prices to see how much they had come down. I was excited to see that they had dropped to around $4 per bulb. Four years ago, my wife was pretty fed up with me for spending $20 on LEDs whose harsh light made our house feel like a laboratory. Not only is today’s pricing becoming much more manageable, but the actual light quality is passing the test of my wife (who has quite high standards as an apparel developer for Nike). [read more]

 
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Join Smart Grid Northwest for a lively conversation as they explore how a diversity of smart energy resources are connected into the grid and what this means for system operators, energy users, and other stakeholders. 
Confirmed Panelists: 
  • Karen Butterfield, Chief Commercial Officer, Stem
  • John Casadonte, Product Marketing Manager, Cree Lighting
  • Ian Doebber, Chief R&D Engineer, Transformative Wave
  • Joel Fisher, IoT Business Development Specialist Smart Cities & Smart Grid, Verizon
  • Kimberly Getgen, VP Marketing, Blue Pillar
  • Jeff Gleeson, Energy Partnerships, Nest
  • Jake Meier, VP of Engineering, Tendril
  • Arun Sehgal, Engineering Advisor CTO Office, Itron
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Join Clean Edge and GridWise Alliance for a lively, interactive discussion with a diverse panel of experts as we explore what is driving grid development efforts across the country. View Recording Now
 
stock indexes
Since the beginning of 2016, CELS has declined 7% while QGRD has risen 8%. During the same time frame, the S&P is up approximately 2%
corporate leaders
Clean Edge recently released the inaugural universe of Corporate Clean Energy Leaders, recognizing corporations that are leading the way in establishing renewable electricity and low-carbon commitments, deploying renewable energy, and investing in clean-tech deployment. Click here to view the full list. 
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