Minnesota
Minnesota regulators consider who should have access to smart meter data
A proposal from the state’s Citizens Utility Board wants to make anonymous data open to third-party researchers.
Illinois
ComEd wins approval to test time-of-use rates starting in 2020
The Illinois utility’s pilot program will offer three separate rates that will save money for customers who avoid peak hours.
technology
Alexa, help me save energy: Utilities have opportunity with smart gadgets
An annual survey shows tech-savvy customers are more interested in saving energy than the general public.
smart meters
Illinois smart meter data illustrates demographic divides in electricity use
A study from the Illinois Citizens Utility Board suggests that low-income customers may pay more than their fair share for electricity.
technology
Smart grid transformation hinges on data bandwidth — and lots of it
As utilities deploy smart grid technology, more are also investing in telecom infrastructure to transmit data.