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Enigin - New York Unveils Smart Grid Plans

Enigin - New York Unveils Smart Grid Plans

Plans for a smart grid demonstration in the Syracuse area of upstate New York have been unveiled by the National Grid, and is aimed at informing future development of a smart grid on a wider scale.

39,400 homes and businesses will receive smart meters to provide precise information about energy usage, as well as tools to help reduce energy costs and emissions.

Energy efficiency companies, such as Enigin PLC, can cater for the demand that such an initiative will trigger. Enigin have the Eniscope - a Real-time Advanced Energy Managment System which measures energy consumption and wastage, and also helps consumers analyse trends.Putting YOU in  control.

Enigin being operational worldwide, are able to respond to the need for energy efficiency technology in the US, and can provide the latest technology in their energy saving products. The most widely used energy-consuming systems are part of the Enigin range of products, including energy efficient lighting, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Mr. Tom King, the US President of National Grid, comments: “The backbone of the new, clean energy economy is going to be a reliable smart grid system that will allow customers to better manage their energy use and costs and be compatible with new technology such as home solar energy generators and plug-in hybrid vehicles."

The trial reflects New York State’s Energy Plan, which aims to reduce state electricity use by 15% by 2015, and which Mr. King believes symbolises moving away from centrally generated and controlled electricity.

By using energy efficient solutions such as the ones offered by Enigin PLC, energy bills can be reduced by 15-20%, and sometimes more. So, by achieving a substantial reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions, the state will also be achieving a financial profit reflected on each company's energy costs.

“The new model is one in which energy is integrated at a local level taking advantage of renewable energy sources and reducing overall usage,” says King.

If approved by New York Public Service Commission, the program will be implemented over 2-3 years.

 

Image by Kevin Krejci @ Flickr.

 

 

 

 

  

Wednesday 20th January 2010