Galvin in the News
Boston Globe editorial urges state to remove obstacles to cheap and reliable electricity
In a March 9 editorial, the Boston Globe talks about how 100 cities and towns are supporting a bill that would empower consumers to help create municipal light companies - town-run, nonprofit electric light authorities that enjoy a solid reputation for fewer and shorter outages, modernized equipment, and solid service at bargain prices.
John Kelly talks with SGT about Initiative's new State Advisory Council
In a February 26 Smart Grid Today article, John Kelly talks about the members, goals, and recent activities of the Initiative's new State Advisory Council. Read more »
New York Times highlights Initiative's consumer-driven approach
On February 24, a New York Times article on microgrids emphasized the Galvin Electricity Initiative's path to a consumer-driven electric power system.
John Kelly talks with SGT about Initiative's plans for smart grid performance metrics and seal of approval
In a February 24 Smart Grid Today article, John Kelly discusses the Initiative's plans to roll out a standard set of performance metrics for smart grids and a related seal of approval this year. Read more »
Electric Light & Power highlights phase one completion of Perfect Power at IIT project
In a February 23 article, Electric Light & Power talks about the phase one completion of the Perfect Power at IIT project, which means that the first high-reliability distribution loop serving parts of IIT’s main campus is now in operation.
Kurt Yeager Responds To PG&E's Attempt To Block Energy Progress In San Jose Mercury News
In a letter to the editor on February 7, Kurt Yeager talks with the San Jose Mercury News about PG&E's attempt to block energy progress and the importance of aggregation as a means to empower communities to take more control over their energy destiny.
John Kelly Talks With The Business Ledger About Naperville Smart Grid Project
In a February 4 article in The Business Ledger, John Kelly praises Naperville’s efforts to increase reliability without raising consumer costs and discusses the Galvin Electrcity Initiative's plan to conduct a case study of the city's smart grid project.
Greentech Media Names Kurt Yeager Smart Grid Mover and Shaker
In a Greentech Media article released on February 1, 2010, Kurt Yeager is named one of the top 100 influentials in the smart grid market.
Energy Today Talks With Kurt Yeager and John Kelly About Illinois Smart Grid Movement
In the Winter 2010 Energy Today cover story, Kurt Yeager and John Kelly talk about the Galvin Electricity Initiative, the Perfect Power at the Illinois Institute of Technology project, and the low-voltage smart grid being developed in Naperville. The article focuses on how the state of Illinois is aiming to lead the nation in building an improved electrical grid by bringing together government, academia, and the private sector.
Kurt Yeager To Talk at Grid ComForum Feb. 3, Registration Still Open
Kurt Yeager will be one of the panelists on the “Microgrid Management & Distributed Generation: Optimizing Distributed Energy Resources & Enabling Renewable Energy” session at Grid ComForum to be held in Santa Clara, California from February 2-3, 2010. To register for the event, visit the Grid ComForum Web site and enter the promotional code Galvin to receive a 30% discount. Read more »
