On December 8, 2010, The Pew Charitable Trusts released a report examining private investment in clean renewable assets in G-20 nations through 2020. Global Clean Power: A $2.3 Trillion Opportunity examined three policy scenarios: Business-as-usual: no change from current policies; Copenhagen: policies to implement the pledges made at the 2009 climate negotiations, and Enhanced clean [...]

Smart grid-related technologies, including automated distribution and advanced metering infrastructure, are challenging utilities to manage and use increasing levels of digital, real-time data from many sources and programs. Tested and proven middleware applications are part of the solution.