Derek Top
Derek Top is a senior editor and program director for VERGE. For more than a dozen years, he has been covering technology trends and producing top-notch business events. Most recently, he was community manager with Agrion, a global network for cleantech professionals, helping connect entrepreneurs, investors and service providers through webcasts and onsite conferences. Previously, Top was research director for Opus Research, producing in-depth reports and managing a network of blogs on mobile and voice communications. He also worked as events editor for InformationWeek, senior associate editor with Optimize magazine and managing editor with Streaming Media Inc.
The $31 billion startup: Q&A with Schneider Electric's Jeff Drees
One of the global leaders in smart grid industrial hardware sees big data, software and collaboration as key to the company's future success Read More
Pecan Street Project: A path to smart grid's future
Texas-based demonstration project deploys the latest in smart grid technology to test home energy management systems, solar panels, EVs and new pricing models. Read More
Schneider joins ABB, Siemens, Eaton in EV quick-charging race
Quick-charging stations are seen as gateway to large-scale electric-vehicle adoption. Here's a look at some of the infrastructure players who are ready to pounce on the growing EV market. Read More
GE charges up its WattStation with a fully networked platform
GE releases its stylish electric-vehicle charger Wattstation with an integrated software platform for drivers, fleet managers and commercial station owners. Read More
Essess: Google Street View for building energy efficiency
A startup uses a fleet of vehicles with thermal cameras to identify building leaks and create a growing database of commercial and residential energy consumption. Read More
Calif. Utilities Embrace Green Button Project to Unleash Energy Data
As California utilities launch a customer feature to download energy usage data, the Green Button project is seen as a catalyst to create an ecosystem for app developers to produce new products and services Read More
DNV, KEMA Join Forces as Global Consulting Powerhouse
The new company, DNV KEMA, will provide a broader portfolio of services joining energy infrastructure testing and certification with sustainability and business consulting. Read More
Schneider Electric Buys Viridity Platform to Enhance Data Center Suite
Schneider's acquisition of EnergyCenter 2.0 software provides data center operators visibility over both IT and facility operations. Read More
Siemens, Shanghai Electric Form China Wind Energy Alliance
The $226 million joint ventures will accelerate offshore wind farm development for China, already the world's leading wind energy producer Read More
Silver Spring Networks, Hitachi Start Work on Maui Smart Grid Project
To help achieve Hawaii's goal of 70 percent clean energy by 2030, the Maui Smart Project has tapped two partners to integrate renewable energy and educate consumers. Read More