Jesse Berst @smartgridnews Jesse Berst linkedin Jesse Berst is the founder and chief analyst of SGN and chairman of the Smart Cities Council, an industry coalition. He tweets at @Jesse_Berst.
9 issues utilities fret about the most February 5, 2014 ByJesse Berst This year, virtually every utility is grappling with multiple problems. From policy pressure to Big Data, here are the top concerns. Utilities Smart Grid Data Information Technology
Silver Spring Networks delivers an app store for utilities January 29, 2014 ByJesse Berst Imagine if an app could talk with sensors in a power meter, apartment building or highway, displaying data in real time. Utilities VERGE Data
Europe begins smart water project rollouts November 4, 2013 ByJesse Berst Will Europe be the first region to hit the tipping point in smart water? Smart Grid VERGE
Citibank: Utilities are dinosaurs waiting to die October 10, 2013 ByJesse Berst 'This is not a tomorrow story,' say analysts about the falling prices of alternative technology. Utilities VERGE Corporate Strategy
6 things one utility now knows about electric vehicles August 21, 2013 ByJesse Berst Southern California Edison found that random charge start times for electric vehicles has averted power demand spikes. Cleantech Fleet Management VERGE
S&C Electric: Smart cities drive adoption of the smart grid June 6, 2013 ByJesse Berst In this Q&A, S&C Electric's vice president of strategic solutions says the North American smart cities market may be at a tipping point. Utilities Smart Grid VERGE
How Charlotte drives economic growth through sustainable innovation August 8, 2012 ByJesse Berst Envision this: Charlotte is a citywide initiative offering innovative approaches in the quest to reduce energy and water consumption and attract businesses. Utilities Smart Grid VERGE Data Cities
Utilities failing to make use of smart grid big data July 11, 2012 ByJesse Berst An Oracle survey finds many utilities are overlooking the most important way to use smart grid data: to deliver value directly to customers Utilities Smart Grid VERGE