IIT's Visionary Smart Grid Driving Energy Efficiency

We helped Illinois' largest electric utility, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) ... By linking the microgrid with the Illinois Institute of Technology's (IIT) ... Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation. He has been a faculty member at IIT since 1983 and is a recipient of IIT's Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. The Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Trust (Trust) will provide financial and technical support to public and private entities within the state for ... The Illinois Institute of Technology began integrating the first functional smart grid in 2008. As a result, all of the buildings are part of perfect power ... The Smart Grid and microgrids are two keys to converting our power generation to more renewable sources of energy. If the Department of Energy ... “I was ecstatic,” said Kothandaraman, manager for smart grid technology at ComEd. ... microgrid at the Illinois Institute of Technology, through ... The Center will develop and deploy smart grid technology courses and certificate programs via instructor-led and distance-learning methodologies. The Center ... A new mini power grid supplied by wind and solar helps the Illinois Institute of Technology meet its 21st century power needs. Integrating Renewable and Distributed resources - IIT Perfect Power Smart Grid Prototype. The Bronzeville project will connect with the existing microgrid at IIT. Some benefits of microgrids, especially newer smart grids such as the ...