Echelon Corp (NASDAQ:ELON)

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DoughertyCo REC

http://gigaom.com/cleantech/the-case-for-powerline-communications/

In fact, in my weekly update at GigaOM Pro (subscription required), I make the case that PLC may be set to capture a bigger share of the smart grid market than it has had so far.

That’s a bold assertion, given that wireless is king in all the major smart meter deployments and home energy networking plans underway in the U.S. today. But in Europe, PLC is taking a far larger role. Italy’s network of 30 million smart meters runs on PLC, based on technology from Echelon, and France and Spain are looking to PLC as their main way to link up multi-million-smart-meter networks that extend nationwide. Then there’s China, which wants a low-cost PLC technology to connect tens of millions of its households.

http://www.elp.com/index/display/article-display/2702271845/articles/utility-automation-engineering-td/volume-15/Issue_5/Features/Toward_a_Global_Smart_Grid_-_The_US_vs_Europe.html

As the smart grid gains traction around the globe, a brief understanding of some major differences between North American and European smart grid implementations is in order. In general, the two geographies have begun their efforts differently: wireless mesh in North America and power line carrier (PLC) in Europe. The emergence of radio frequency (RF) mesh solutions suitable for Europe, however, likely will cause an alignment of European and North American smart grid initiatives.

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90778/90860/7234002.html

China plans to invest 4 trillion yuan ($601 billion) to develop the smart grid over the next decade, China Securities Journalreported Tuesday.

The smart grid program is a part of China's plan to promote Internet of Things applications such as remote-control panels, clothes that talk to washing machines, virtual health care and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

"The smart grid system is the top priority in China's Internet of Things development," the newspaper cited unidentified people as saying, adding details will be unveiled around December 30.

great smart grid play would like to see this stock at 13 bucks

smart grid software about to take off

Good for the grid

smart tech, green use, commercial and government demand

green tech, works with existing technology

Go green , this is the way to GO

Near 52 week high...
2008 eps: -.64
2009 eps: -.93
2010 eps: -.56
p/e negative
Eventually this stock has to drop, it's not profitable. I will end this pick when they finally have a positive eps in 1 quarter.

As utility companies seek to upgrade their power grids,this companies "NES smart meters" will play an Increasing role for years to come. They are also a world leader of " smart automation" In homes and commercial buildings. Its Lonworks system Is the De -Facto next generation of Smart Networks capable of Itegrating many devices with a central control mechanism.

Energy saver--interesting tech....needs to make some money one of these days...

Smart Grid

oil play.

Altrernative energy play

oversold

smart meters will be in your house by late 2010 or early 2011

EMC can work with your present systems to save your energy costs.

The green movement combined with an increased awareness of energy conservation makes this my number one speculative pick for the next two years.
A proven management team combined with years of development just becoming profitable now.
Three areas of business all at different stages of development. Home and building metering devices for power management. Computer Chips for appliance devices to make then internet ready for integration into a power management system. Software for management of Power grid systems (Lon Works).