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EU closer to enforcing rules on methane emissions in the energy sector

Envirotec Magazine

A coal power plant In Poland. The EU looks ready to enforce new regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions in the energy sector, for the first time. On 15 November, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation aimed at tracking and reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.

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Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage

Smart Energy International

Jamaica Public Service Company has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, corresponding to about 75% of the customer base. The rollout, launched in 2015, has seen a J$14 billion (US$90 million) investment as part of the initiative to modernise the electricity network and improve the customer experience.

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Tasmania reaches 70% smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

Tasmania’s energy minister Nick Duigan has reported that 70% of residential and business customers now have a smart meter. The cheapest kilowatt of energy is the one you don’t use,” said Aurora Energy CEO Nigel Clark. Minister Duigan said the uptake of aurora+ and the rollout of smart meters has been very pleasing.

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How remote monitoring can contribute to operational success

Envirotec Magazine

Whether it is to minimise the impact of increasingly extreme weather events, reducing health risks or simply to streamline operational expenditure – digital monitoring and remote services can provide long term value. This can mean that key personnel are able to operate, monitor or maintain equipment.

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Itron’s DI meters integrate PayGo solutions for real-time energy insights

Smart Energy International

The partnership aims to integrate Paygo to enable consumers a real-time view of their energy consumption. The DI application features PayGo’s algorithm, which works inside Itron’s Riva meters to enable access to energy consumption in real time. We look forward to improving customer satisfaction and engagement.”.

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Technology Trending: New smart electricity and hydrogen meters and US DOE emerging tech office

Smart Energy International

Following earlier announcements of new electricity, water and hydrogen meters another pair of new meters are launched and the US Department of Energy launches an office to focus on emerging technologies in the week’s technology radar. Have you read?

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PG&E’s Latest Energy Storage Procurement Includes Fleet of Behind-the-Meter Batteries

GreenTechMedia

Pacific Gas & Electric is asking state regulators to approve another massive round of energy storage procurements, including its first large-scale contract for behind-the-meter batteries to serve grid needs. gigawatt-hours, of energy storage projects. The 15-year agreement calls for Nexus Renewables U.S.,