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IBM Establishes the Smarter Energy Research Institute to Advance the Utility of the Future

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Hydro-Québec (Canada), Alliander (Netherlands) and DTE Energy (USA) Join as the First Members

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – 25 Oct 2012: IBM today announced the launch of the Smarter Energy Research Institute, a new industrial research collaboration model aimed at accelerating innovation across the global energy and utilities market. Hydro-Québec (Canada), Alliander (Netherlands) and DTE Energy (USA) join as the first members.

The Smarter Energy Research Institute is a new collaboration between corporate research and the energy and utilities industry to transform leading energy companies through the use of predictive analytics, system optimization and advanced computation to deliver better services to their customers. Combining IBM Research’s expertise in the areas of mathematical sciences, computer science and high-performance computing with the deep-power engineering and operational know-how of the participating members, the Institute will focus on five core innovation tracks to pursue joint research and where shared investments, knowledge and capabilities will benefit every member. Each company will identify and be active in up to two tracks that match their business and operational priorities. The areas include: (more…)

IBM Survey Reveals New Type of Energy Concern: Lack of Consumer Understanding

By Guest PostAugust 25, 2011Technology2011 ibm global utility consumer survey, alternative motivation, behavioral economics, behavioral factors, conserve energy, consumers, crucial behavioral patterns, dollar per kwh, enemalta corporation, ibm, malta, michael valocchi, smart grid, social drivers, water services corporation

*Behavioral economics a key factor to realizing the benefits of smarter energy*

ARMONK, N.Y., – 25 Aug 2011: IBM today unveiled findings from its “2011 IBM Global Utility Consumer Survey,” which revealed that many consumers around the globe do not understand the basic unit of electricity pricing and other energy concepts used by energy providers. The company also identified a list of crucial behavioral patterns that have the potential to impact how providers communicate and drive motivation amongst consumers.

IBM surveyed more than 10,000 people across 15 countries to explore the wants and needs of energy consumers worldwide. The findings expose a major gap between what consumers currently know and what they need to know to reduce energy consumption and benefit from smarter energy initiatives. Over 30 percent of those polled, for example, have never heard of the term “dollar per kwh” or the equivalent currency, and more than 60 percent are unaware of smart grids or smart meters. (more…)

IBM Develops South Korea’s First Renewable Energy Management System

By Guest PostNovember 4, 2010Technologychoi chang-ho, cognos business intelligence, db2 database products, esb, green growth, ibm, jeju island, kim nam-gyu, low carbon, posco ict, renewable energy management system, smart grid, south korea, websphere enterprise service bus

*POSCO ICT showcases New Smart Grid System at Jeju Smart Grid Demonstration Complex*

SEOUL, South Korea, – 04 Nov 2010: IBM today announced its collaboration with POSCO ICT to develop South Korea’s first renewable energy management system for a smart grid. As part of South Korea’s national Smart Grid initiative to achieve the vision of “Low carbon, Green growth,” the intelligent renewable energy management system will be installed as a showcase at the Smart Grid Demonstration Complex located on Jeju Island. (more…)

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IBM Establishes the Smarter Energy Research Institute to Advance the Utility of the Future

IBM Survey Reveals New Type of Energy Concern: Lack of Consumer Understanding

IBM Develops South Korea’s First Renewable Energy Management System