EPB, partner eye Smart Grid

Chattanooga-based EPB, which is plowing new ground with competitive fiber-to-the-home, cable TV and Smart Grid initiatives, is exploring a partnership with the Cleveland, Tenn., public utilities board. The TFP has it.

TVA imports more Iowa Wind energy

TVA expanded its Wind power-gen relationship with Horizon Wind Energy in Iowa. Story here.

TVA $40MM biz retention fund

To help existing business lower energy outlays, the TVA has created a $40MM fund to help reduce energy costs for businesses that might otherwise relocate or close. The TFP reports it here.

Nissan Leaf debut tomorrow

Nissan's Leaf debuts tomorrow at the Tokyo Motor Show. WIRED offers this advancer. WIRED also reports on the card's new iPhone app controller. An AP story in the Times Free Press this morning has CEO Carlos Ghosn saying that e-cars will cost more than regular cars, by the time they reach scale. He predicts e-cards with 10 percent of market by 2020.