Following months of safer-at-home policies and quarantines, how and where we consume energy has dramatically changed. As we continue to settle into remote work arrangements, the enhanced functionality of the Copper Labs app now empowers consumers to manage energy loads — and their bills — when it matters most.
As 2020 winds down, this year has taught us all about the importance of innovation and adapting to new information so we can plan for what’s next. This post highlights lessons learned from recent industry reports and details what we can do with this new information in order to propel the industry forward.
The future of smart home energy management is now. Discover how advanced technologies can deliver personalized notifications and automate connected device energy demand based on real-time data, helping achieve simplicity while continuing to deliver on the lofty goals of providing safe, reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy.
With back to school season in full swing, we — in the spirit of continuous learning — have compiled five of our favorite energy reports. From qualitative and quantitative perspectives on the evolving world of technology to policy and customer interests when it comes to delivering power to homes and businesses, there’s always a lot to learn.
The annual E Source Forum is always a good time — and we always learn a lot by attending. This year, there’s a significant amount of informative topics to look forward to, and this post highlights four of our favorites.
Delivering reliable power for consumers to stay comfortable and healthy is core to the missions of most utility companies. No matter the weather, essential workers ensure that the lights stay on and homes keep cool.
Summer is in full swing, and it’s getting hot across the United States. In fact, it’s expected to be so hot that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has already projected that 2020 will be the hottest year on record.
Increased deployment of intermittent renewable energy is one of the key trends developing in the electric space.
The implications of universal scale wind and solar, as well as customer-sited solar and wind, are both operational and financial for utilities across the United States.
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About a decade ago, the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) distributed billions of dollars to smart grid projects around the country, with smart meters, or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployments, getting the biggest share.
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The internet of things (IoT) is a megatrend influencing nearly every industry, and few more so than energy utilities. The confluence of reliable, low-cost wireless technology, greater industrial automation, and data analytics is leading to a more responsive energy grid that lowers costs for both utilities providers and consumers.
Copper Labs, based in Boulder, Colorado, is one company helping make this trend a reality. Founded by IoT veterans, the startup is giving energy a voice through user-friendly energy monitoring devices.