A Discussion on Policy for U.S. Smart Grid Interoperability
This article jumps right into the discussion that took place between some of the experts in the field in Boulder, Colorado.  The experts in Smart Grid tech got together to discuss the role of standards for U.S. Smart Grids.

Can the Smart Grid Solve Climate Change?
Many at the United Nations Climate Change Conference have some very strong opinions about the future of climate change and some possible solutions for it.  Now that Smart Grid technology is on the rise, many are wondering exactly what its role in climate change will be.  This is a great read with great insight into a major discussion.

Once Again: Consumer Education Key to Consumer Acceptance for Smart Meters
A widespread belief among Smart Grid experts is that consumer education is an absolute requirement in order to have consumer acceptance of Smart Meter and Smart Grid technology.  This article goes into more depth and backs it up with concrete data from Pike Research.

Report Shows Why Smart Grid Tech Involves Many Different Elements
Educating the general public on the Smart Grid can be a challenge.  Considering the results of this recent report that draws in just how many different elements make up Smart Grid technology, it’s not surprising to see just how challenging that might actually be.  This is a great read into what makes the Smart Grid tick.

Why There is Gold in Smart Grid Data
The sheer amount of data that will be created, processed and stored with Smart Grid technology will be astronomical.  Now, people are wondering what the value of that data might be.  Why IS there “gold” in Smart Grid data?  This article jumps into exactly why.

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3 Key Documents To Help Get Your Brain Around Smart Grid
Here is a great article with 3 great documents to help you make sense of all the information, insight and technology that surrounds Smart Grid tech.  Brilliant look into what is really driving it and where it could take us.

Smart Grid, Your House, Electric Cars & You
In the future of Smart Grid technology, your grid, house, and smart electric car will all be connected.  How will this all look, feel and affect our lives?  This article dives into that exact question and tries to describe it in clear terms.

Is Smart Meter Education Lacking?
Many believe widespread adoption of Smart Grid and Smart Meter technology is currently only being delayed by a lack of education.  This article asks that very same question and jumps into discovering what the current education is surrounding Smart technology.

Powering the Smart Grid Promise
The promise of Smart Grid technology, and how it could affect the future of energy and energy efficiency has been around for some time.  Now it’s time to power that promise and start delivering.  This article covers the hype and the followthrough of all that.  Great interesting read.

What are Some Predictions about the Future of U.S. Smart Grid?
Ask 20 people about the future of Smart Grid technology and you’ll get 20 different answers.  This article tries to investigate potential future implications of Smart Grid and Smart Meter technology and how things could change.  What should we be looking for, and when?

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Smart Grid Research Shows No Health Threat from Smart Meters
Great news for Smart Grid and Smart Meters as new research is showing that there is absolutely no health threat from Smart Meters.  Rumors came out that there could be an inherent risk with Smart Meters installed in your home, these reports nullify that.

Smart Grid Good News: Smart Appliance Sales Could hit 118 Million by 2019
The Smart Grid needs smart appliances to help keep things running efficiently, so this news comes as particularly good.  If the projections are accurate, 118 million units of new smart appliances could happen by 2019.

More Info on Smart Grid Distribution Automation Spending to Hit $46 Billion by 2015
Experts agree that in the next 4 years, Smart Grid Distribution Automation Spending could hit a whopping $46 billion.  This article is a great jump into the next few years of Smart Grid technology and distribution automation.

Trilliant Wins $1 Million Smart Meter Rollout with British Gas
More great information on Trilliant’s $1 million project with British Gas to rollout Smart Meters to their entire customer base.  This could provide a great leap into European projects and overseas development.

Surprises to Come in Years Ahead Based on Global Rankings of Smart Grid Spending
If you want to know what countries made the top 10 list of global Smart Grid spending, this article has it all.  Interesting to see which countries made the list and how these rankings could provide some interesting shakeups in the next few years to come.

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Smart Grid Managed Services Could Grow 75% By 2011!
New studies are out showing that there is a strong possibility that the Smart Grid managed services could grow 75% year-over-year between 2010 and 2011.  To meet this, how will utilities handle the increased demand and handle the challenges?

Secure Communications & Computer Operations to top Smart Grid Investments?
Debates are still going on about Smart Grid cyber security and many are wondering now if in the months and years to come, secure communications and computer operations might be the number one investment into Smart Grid Cyber Security.  It will be interesting to see where finances fall.

Festival Hydro & Trilliant Team Up To Bring Efficient Reliable Energy to Customers
Here is great press release with information on how Festival Hydro and Trilliant have created a partnership of sorts to help bring reliable, efficient and much greener energy to customers.  We can’t wait to see projects like this popping up all over the country and world.

What are Opportunities for MicroGrids in the Emerging Smart Grid
Many believe that Microgrids are a very important emerging sector of the Smart Grid market and many believe it will experience a great deal of growth in the next few years.  With that knowledge, experts are wondering about what different opportunities are truly available for Microgrids, and how it could evolve.

Reactions to Smart Grid “10 Trends to Watch”
Here is a great follow-up piece to Pike Research’s white paper Smart Grid: 10 Trends to Watch in 2011 and Beyond.  This article goes over the 10 trends and chronicles the comments and beliefs many wrote in and discussed concerning those projected trends.

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Survey Shows Smart Grid Professionals In Short Supply
New studies are out showing that Smart Grid professionals are in short supply across the industry.  Could this news affect future graduates make important job decisions?  The industry is in need.

Why the Smart Grid is an All Around Smart Idea
Experts are sounding off, putting to rest any notions that the Smart Grid is not a great idea.  The economic potential of the Smart Grid, they believe, can have a massive impact on so many different industries, in so many different ways.

Thoughts On The Smart Grid Technology Conference
Here is an article with expert thoughts on the Smart Grid Technology conference held in London last week.  This piece discusses various themes and discussions that were interwoven into the Smart Grid conference.

Internal Sharing of Energy Information to Support Smart Grids
More on how the internal sharing of energy information is absolutely crucial to the support of Smart Grids.  Experts believe that every single building and group of buildings must become a microgrid.  They all must be responsible for managing energy use, generation, storage and market operations.

Some Rule Making for Smart Grid Standards
When developing Smart Grid standards, it’s becoming apparent that some rules are needed.  This article goes into detail about the rule making that will need to take place to ensure that Smart Grid standards are appropriate and relevant.

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Are MicroGrids A Smart First Step for the Smart Grid?
An interesting question with interesting possible answers as many are wondering if Smart MicroGrids are the smartest first step for the Smart Grid.  Many wonder if the best deployment strategy is to first deploy multiple smaller “MicroGrids” first and later deploy the larger and more connected network.

Smart Grid Tech: Transmission Is Getting Smarter With Advanced Power Electronics
With experts sounding off that transmission is the “unsung song” of the Smart Grid and utility grids of the future, this article dives into exactly how that transmission is getting smarter.  Through the use of advanced power electronics, could reliability, security, capacity and efficiency all be boosted?

What are 10 New Trends of the Smart Grid Industry?
The future of energy efficiency is coming soon and Smart Grid technology is leading the charge.  What are some of the trends that will be affecting Smart Grid technology in the near future?  This article sounds off on 10 things they think will shape the Smart Grid in 2011 and beyond..

For Consumer Trust in Smart Grid, Education Must Come First
While many would think that consumer support of the Smart Grid would be simple and unanimous, it hasn’t gone that way yet.  Experts, responding to new research, are finding that in order for consumers to completely trust in Smart Grid technology, education must come first.

How Do You Dissect The Cost of the Smart Grid?
From the cost of installing smart meters into homes to the cost of deploying home area networks, this article tries to clear up and explain the dissection of the costs of Smart Grid technology.

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More on Denton Municipal Electric Selecting Trilliant For Expanded Smart Grid Deployment
Here’s more great information and insight into Trilliant being selected as the communication network solution for all of Denton Municipal Electric’s Smart Grid implementations.  Great news of a great partnership!

Selling the Smart Grid to Consumers
Many believe and agree that the Smart Grid is essential to improving energy efficiency and reducing C02 emissions, but in order to achieve its necessary success it must be properly sold to consumers.  How will this affect future pricing models and implementation standards?

NIST Identifies 5 Foundational Smart Grid Standards
Speaking of Smart Grid Standards, the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has now established and identified 5 “foundational” Smart Grid Standards.  The standards focus on information models as well as protocols that are vital to reliable operations and Smart Grid security.

Renewable Energy:  A What If?
Great editorial article about a great deal of “What If” questions that surround renewable energy and the future of technology like the Smart Grid. Interesting to see outside views on exactly what could become of renewable energy and the future of energy in our country.

GridWeek Tackles Smart Grid Consumer Engagement
After agreeing that consumer engagement is critical for Smart Grid success, those involved with GridWeek focused on exactly that last week.  From dialogue and understanding to a roundtable facing key industry challenges, and consumers shifting to customers was the key focus.

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Can Smart Gas Meters Help Save Lives?
Amazingly informative article about how Smart Gas Meters might actually be able to save lives in the event of an emergency or accident.  By monitoring power quality, outage prevention and load planning, they might be able to prevent a great deal of gas related mistakes and accidents.  The future could be a lot safer!

Department of Energy is Working to Secure the Smart Electric Grid
Looks like the Department of Energy is working hard to ensure that the Smart Grid, once fully deployed, is secure against any and all attacks.  Projects from government grants are working hard to find and patch security holes that might open up in the upcoming Smart Grid.

Toyota to Hop on the Smart Grid Bandwagon?
Could it be that one of the most successful car manufacturers in the world is getting aboard the Smart Grid bandwagon?  Looks like it as Toyota is looking to sell computer systems that will link upcoming electric cars to the home and utilities grid so you know exactly how much energy you use, and need.  Welcome aboard Toyota.

Ok, So What Exactly Is The Smart Grid?
What’s simple is true and that’s exactly what this article is looking to do, provide simple truths.  With education and knowledge about the Smart Grid lower than it should be, this article helps to explain in complete terms what the Smart Grid is and what it will offer us and our future in energy consumption and conservation.

Trilliant Becomes one of AlwaysOn’s GoingGreen Silicon Valley 100 Winners
Amazing news for Trilliant as we’ve officially been named one of AlwaysOn’s GoingGreen Silicon Valley 100 Winners!  All of the 100 companies selected will be honored at their 4^th annual GoingGreen Silicon Valley, a two and a half day executive event in San Francisco, California.

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How Grandma Can Love the Smart Grid
Brilliant article on how one subset of the population is going to love the upcoming Smart Grid.  That’s right, would you have believed that senior citizens would be one of the groups to most benefit from Smart Grid incentives and new programs?  This is exactly how our elderly population can love the Smart Grid.

Princeton, IL Makes Waves with Smart Grid Project
Great to see Smart Grid projects popping up across the nation, and Princeton, IL is looking to make waves with its newest.  Apparently, Princeton is receiving a $700,000 energy efficiency grant from the state of Illinois and will take that money to build a Smart Grid that will serve 3700 residential and 600 commercial and industrial customers.

Smart Grid Automation Is Officially On The Rise!
New GTM research is forecasting some interesting news in Smart Grid trends.  According to their reports, Smart Grid distribution automation is on the rise and they predict it to be the fastest-growing smart grid market segment in the months and years to come.

The Effectiveness of Making Use of Smart Meters in Every House
Energy saving methods are extremely important in today’s society.  From environmental to economic reasons, there are so many things making it one of the most crucial steps being taken.  Smart Meters, according to these reports, might be one of the most effective methods of helping that process.

More on Privacy on the Smart Grid
As long as the Smart Grid is being discussed, Privacy will be a hot button issue and center of much debate.  This article dives more into how it doesn’t have to be that way and how smart meters won’t be the spies many opponents proclaim them to be.

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Does Smart Grid Mean Smart Data?
While much of the attention and talk about the Smart Grid is centered on the concept of a power grid that can send electricity and communicate two ways, one question is being left out.  That question is: What will be done with the huge quantities of Smart Grid data that is collected on the system?

The Smart Grid Behind Electric Cars
Everyone has heard multitudes about Smart Grid technology, the ideas behind it and its possible deployment, but many are wondering about the infrastructure that will behind electric cars.  This article dives into the topic of the Smart Grid that might be backing up the fleet of electric cars to come in the future.

Department of Energy Wants To Know Your Thoughts on Smart Grid Benefits
How does the population of the United States feel about the benefits of Smart Grid technology?  That’s the question that the United States Department of Energy is asking to see how people feel about the technology, its benefits and any possible issues related to the Smart Grid.

Why Los Angeles Needs A Smart Grid As Soon As Possible
With Los Angeles suffering from record breaking high temperatures over the past few weeks, many believe it’s the perfect time to discuss its need for Smart Grid technology.  Experts agree, simply telling customers to turn off the lights and turn off appliances is not the best way to deal with extreme demands.  Will the Smart Grid come to Los Angeles soon?

Debunking the 3 Biggest Myths on Investing in Smart Grid Tech:
After the extreme rollercoaster boom and bust of the dotcom industry, it’s not surprising to see that people are cautious to invest in Smart Grid technology.  This article is aiming to debunk the 3 biggest myths that are possibly keeping people from investing on the future of energy management.

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Calling All Troops for Smart Grid Deployment!
With $4.5 billion in U.S. Government stimulus money ready to be spread out, things could speed up, way up for Smart Grid deployment.  How will the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding affect Smart Grid and the future of the technology?  We’ll see…

FCC Urged to Help Advance Smart Grid Technologies
How will the FCC respond to urges from the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s urges that they ensure that Smart Grid technologies use the white space between television channels?  With final votes coming through from the FCC, time will tell if this could be a reliable solution.

Does the Smart Grid need more PR Consultants?
Looks like Smart Grid has finally hit the big time!  In a move that might spread in popularity, one city has actually started saying “yes” to Smart Grid Public Relations Consultants to help effectively spread the message of Smart Grid tech.  Will this work and if so, should other areas be doing the same thing to spread awareness?

Experts Agree at Smart Grid Summit:  Smart Grid Decade Has Arrived
If the experts at the Smart Grid Summit have anything to say about it, we’re officially in the Smart Grid Decade.  They believe that significant trends in the industry are all aligning to truly make Smart Grid technology the most important advancement in these 10 years.  Do you agree?

Central Maine Power & Trilliant’s Smart Meter Project Gets Ink
Here is more great information on the exciting and revolutionary project between Central Maine Power Co. and Trilliant using Smart Meter technology.  They are removing 600,000 old-style electric meters from every home and business they serve and replacing them with Smart Meters from Trilliant.

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A full-scale Smart Grid – which integrates distribution automation, metering, and demand-side management – promises long-term benefits through operational efficiencies, renewable resources integration, peak-demand shifting and consumer-enablement programs. Realizing these benefits, though, requires forethought about how the Smart Grid impacts the IT department and the head-end systems required to manage it.

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How Do We Pick Up The Pace on Building Smart Grids?
SmartPlanet.com asks some great questions in this article, and provides some interesting insight as to how the world can actually pick up the pace on the building process for Smart Grids.  The bottom line they found was that Smart Grid potential won’t be reached until they boost customer interaction with utilities.

How Can We Implement the “Lean” Smart Grid?
More information on one of the biggest questions being asked surrounding the Smart Grid:  How can we implement the Lean Smart Grid?  As mentioned in this article, going forward with the Smart Grid the course will be decided not by how high the technology is, but how it is implemented.

Will Lithium Batteries Dominate Short-Term Smart Grid Storage?
Smart storage systems might be the biggest factor in the success of the Smart Grid going forward.  Questions are now popping up as to how electricity will be stored in the Smart Grid.  Many believe and are wondering if lithium batteries will be the most common Smart Grid storage option.  What do you think?

Secure the Smart Grid & Improve the Environment?
A huge connection is being attempted and explained in this great article.  That connection is whether or not a correlation can be found between securing the Smart Grid and actually improving the environment in the process.  Brilliant read.

10 Things We Need to Consider Before Smart Meter Deployment
Experts agree that smart metering requires even smarter planning ahead.  This article provides 10 things that should be heavily considered before full smart meter deployment is achieved.  Everything from asking who will deploy them to which tools will be used in the process is covered.

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D.O.E. Dropping $8.5 Million on Smart Grid Tech
Great news in the Smart Grid world as the U.S. Department of Energy is officially throwing some serious money at the development of new Smart Grid technology.  The money will mostly go towards the use of solar power with the Smart Grid, pushing sustainable energy development forward a great deal.

Creating The Smart Grid: Standards are Needed
Many think that the Smart Grid, like the Internet at its conception, will need Smart Grid standards to work properly.  What are those standards and how exactly will they work?  That’s the question being dissected in this brilliant article.

Green Smart Grid: The Logical Side Effect of a Smart Grid?
With all the talk about the new Smart Grid technology, some experts are wondering if a “Green Grid” is a logical side effect of its creation.  With the more efficient operation of the Smart Grid, smarter resource and load control, could a Greener Grid truly be the outcome?

University to Offer Smart Grid Degrees?
In a sign of changes that are taking place, a college in Ohio is now going to officially offer a degree program in Smart Grid Studies.  The school currently offers a power systems engineering technology program; this new Smart Grid studies will be a part of it.

Consumers Hold the Key to Smart Grid Growth
Many experts are agreeing on is this:  Connecting with the customer is one of the most important ways we can help spur important Smart Grid growth.  By educating consumers more efficiently, knowledge of the Smart Grid can take off and truth growth can be experienced.

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Obama Drops $90 Billion into Clean Energy
In what is being called the most ambitious energy legislation in history, Obama has approved $90 billion in funding into clean energy and Smart Grid investments.  This massive act will also effectively triple the number of smart meters in homes and quadruple the number of hybrids in the federal auto fleet.

2^nd Edition of Smart Grid Dictionary Released
The 2^nd edition of the widely released and adopted Smart Grid dictionary has officially been released.  While the first edition had a massive list of all North American regulatory agencies, industry associations, and standards organizations, the new 2nd Edition includes European and Asian entities.

U.S. Smart Meter Installations Hits 2 Million?
Two million smart meters have now been installed inside the United States according to the Department of Energy!  It will be interesting to see how new legislation approved by Obama will increase these numbers, and how long it will take to do so.

Turkey To Connect to Smart Grid Network
Great news for the global spread of Smart Grid technology as word has it that Turkey will officially tap into the European Smart Grid.  It will be interesting to see how much more it will spread in the years to come.

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The Smart Grid…It’s for More than Electrons
The intricate and technical distinction between the old electrical grid and the Smart Grid are discussed in this article.  This is an information packed post that explains how we need to extend our thinking about the Smart Grid to encompass all aspects of it, and all applications.

Department of Defense Preparing Smart Grid Micro-Grid Technology Demo
The United States Department of Defense believes that today’s electrical grid is at an unacceptably high risk of extended outages.  As such, they are deploying new technologies for a Smart Micro Grid that is much more defensible and can operate alone for longer periods of time.  This article has more on their beliefs and plans.

What is the Future of Privacy with Smart Grids?
This article asks a very important question that’s on the front of everyone’s mind when it comes to Smart Grid tech:  What is the future of privacy?  The revolutionary aspects of the Smart Grid are discussed and how privacy concerned may be addressed.

Studies Showing Stimulus Funds and Smart Grid Deployment Huge in Mergers & Acquisitions
Growth is being seen across the utility and energy generation sector when it comes to mergers and acquisitions.  New studies are finding that stimulus funds and Smart Grid technology deployments are going to play a significant role in mergers and acquisitions going forward.

Smart Technology & Evolution in a New Energy Economy
Energy is evolving and so too is the method in which it’s sold, stored and delivered.  This post is about the turning point smart technologies are at right now, and what the implications will be when things start truly changing.

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What are Some of the Many Benefits of the Smart Grid?
Whenever the topic comes up, people’s first reaction is to ask what the benefits of Smart Grid technology will be.  This article goes into detail some of the best and brightest benefits that will come when widespread adoption of Smart Grid technology takes place.

Could More Local Jobs be a Byproduct of Smart Grid Technology?
The benefits are always discussed in terms of energy conservation and financial savings, but could there be more with Smart Grid tech?  Some think that an influx of local jobs might be a direct result of Smart Grid technology starting to increasingly spread.

Customer Engagement:  The Key to Smart Grid Success?
Will it be the financial savings or the energy conservation that eventually leads to the overall success of the Smart Grid?  Many experts believe that it might actually be customer engagement in the Smart Grid that eventually leads to its success and widespread adoption.  Read more in this article.

Can The Smart Grid be Turned into an Information Superhighway?
An interesting question posed in this article:  Can the Smart Grid be tweaked and customized to become an information superhighway?  Many believe that the technology is perfect for not only transmitting energy, but also great deals of information.  This is an interesting read.

GridWeek Announces International Summit & Secretary Locke’s Keynote
Some exciting news as not only the keynote by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke has been officially announced, but the entire International Summit is scheduled.  October 18^th, 2010 is the official day, so start marking your calendars!

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The Necessity of Smart Grids: Why We Should Care
Ever wondered what all the hype and hoopla surrounding Smart Grid technology is?  This article shows exactly why Smart Grids are not only worth the hype, but a necessity.  This is a great way to get fresh insight on what is going to be the future of energy consumption and management.

Fortifying the Smart Grid with Micro-grids and Security
Securing the Smart Grid no doubt tops the list of the most major concerns facing Homeland Security and the Department of Energy.  This fresh alternative idea to securing the Smart Grid offers up the idea of using multiple micro-grids to minimize the damage that could be caused by any kind of cyber attack.

Gas Meters are Getting Smart Too!
It’s not just electrical meters that are jumping on the Smart Meter/Smart Grid bandwagon.  Looks like gas meters are getting a heck of a lot smarter too and predictions are showing the growth could be huge.  If predictions hold, smart gas meters could grow from 8.5 million in 2009 to over 36 million in 2016!

Is it Merely Smart Meters that Define the Smart Grid?
An interesting question is posed in this article as to whether or not it’s just smart meters that truly define the Smart Grid and its installation.  With all of the possibilities that come from the marriage of IT and telecommunication with energy meters and its technology, its highly likely smart meters will only be part of the equation.

How are Utilities Getting Ready for the Smart Meter Customer Experience?
Smart Meters are coming; that much we know is true.  Whether or not local, regional and state utility companies will actually be ready is another question entirely.  This article has great data on what changes are being made by utilities and what steps are going to be made to ensure the smart meter customer experience is nothing but positive..

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Solar & the Smart Grid
A great deal of interesting insight and information on how solar power and the Smart Grid might become a perfect marriage of technology and energy conservation.  What changes will need to take place and what some of the benefits could be are covered.

Trilliant Named AlwaysOn Winner!
Amazing news as Smart Grid communications provider Trilliant has been named as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners.  The award recognizes leadership, innovative approaches and technologies.  Plenty more information on this prestigious award is in this great article.

Smart Grid Operations Management Software to Grow 65% over 5 Years
More brilliant news that growth in the Smart Grid market is scheduled to grow by steady and healthy margins over the next 5 years.  Looks like predictions are showing that Smart Grid operations management software markets are set at 65% over the next half decade.

Reliability and the Smart Grid
There are a great deal of debates about the reliability of the future Smart Grid.  Two schools of thought with two different beliefs but if done right many predict that the new Smart Grid could be far more reliable and steady than the current.

The Data Center Perspective on the Smart Grid Transition
Will the transition to the Smart Grid enable utilities to better manage power distribution and give their customers the ability to control their own consumption and cost?  The technology and data center perspective on all of the behind-the-scenes technology is extremely interesting and covered in this article.

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More Info on Trilliant Landing $106 Million in Funding & Central Maine Power
Even more in-depth coverage of Trilliant’s exciting news about landing $106M in funding and landing Central Maine Power as a new client.  CMP is the state’s largest utility and Trilliant will help provide end-to-end communications mesh networks and a smart meter infrastructure to all of its customers.

How Will The Smart Grid Handle Heat Waves?
Interesting insight into exactly how the new Smart Grid will handle times of extreme energy demands like heat waves that often cripple the country over the summer.  To satisfy huge demands, the Smart Grid must truly be “smart” and adjust to the fluctuations.

Local News Coverage of Central Maine Power’s New Smart Grid Project
Broad coverage is one thing, but it’s so great to see local news coverage of Central Maine Power’s new Trilliant-run Smart Grid project.  Included in the short piece is the time span it will take to complete and the fact that once done it will create about 2,000 jobs!

Protecting Your Smart Grid
Cyber security is the topic in this great article as to how features will enable protection of the Smart Grid.  The article is written by two experts in security and IT compliance so it covers where current standards are, as well as how they will be applied in the near future.

10 Things I’ve Learned About the Smart Grid
10 awesome facts and insights about Smart Grid and all of its technologies from a writer on GreenBiz.com.  This article is a great dip into the world of Smart Grid technology and offers some great information.

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Trilliant Wins One Against Friis Equation
Trilliant’s use of 2.4 GHz for their RF mesh NAN has always set them apart.  With their recent win at Central Main Power, it’s showing many people that the Friis Equation that has traditionally proved that communications will travel further at 900 Mhz (what other companies use) than 2.4 GHz, is not all encompassing and that real-world experience matters much more.

Consumer Impressions of the Smart Grid
Here is a brilliant study that shines a great deal of light on what consumers all around the world actually thinks about the Smart Grid.  The survey asked people’s impressions on spending money to make improvements to today’s energy infrastructure and came back with exciting percentages on the positive side.

New York To Study Smart Grid Regulatory Policies
The New York State Public Service Commission has reportedly initiated a study as to what regulatory policies will best promote the development of the Smart Grid.  Seeing the great potential, their Chairman believes that first studying the policies and regulations needed, will help make sure all bases are covered before its implementation.

Trends for Smart Grid Adoption
A new report has been issued as to what some of the trends of Smart Grid adoption are and what they could be.  The report goes into some detail about how companies envision business opportunities in the Smart Grid and goes on to cover a pretty broad range of potential applications.

Smart Grid Spending Could Reach $46 Billion By 2015
More information here about how some new studies are reporting that spending on the Smart Grid and smart meter technology could reach a massive $46 billion dollars by the year 2015.  If true, this would be a huge leap in only 5 years.

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Smart Grid Projects in 90% of U.S. States?
Studies are in and showing some seriously impressive and surprising numbers concerning Smart Grid projects across the country.  New numbers show over 135 projects in 44 states and two territories.  Wow.

Does The Smart Grid Need to be Smarter?
An extremely important question being asked about the Smart Grid…does it need to be smarter?  A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is saying that for maximum potential, utilities will have to go beyond Smart Meter technology and implement a great deal of energy-use feedback tools.

Gauging the Pros and Cons of Smart Meters
With any grand plan to save energy and improve something at the same time, there are going to be pros and cons.  That’s exactly what this article is discussing as the good and the bad of smart meter technology is being analyzed.

Trilliant Raises $106 Million of Capital
Amazing news as Trilliant has officially raised $106 million from a global syndicate of industry and financial leaders.  The funds will be used to enhance energy efficiency, utility operations and renewable resources integration with the Smart Grid.  Great news from this press release.

Department of Energy Launches Smart Grid Web Portal
In an attempt to educate as many people as possible about Smart Grid technologies, the U.S. Department of Energy has started a new Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse Website.  It’s a long name for a web portal that is trying to provide information on technology, standards, rules, use cases, training and best practices for Smart Grid tech.

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Can We Attract the Smart Grid to Wind Power?
Here’s an awesome video that asks the important question as to whether or not we can attract the future Smart Grid to developing wind power technology.  The marriage of the two might do a great deal for energy conservation and reduced energy costs.

Just How Smart IS the Smart Grid?
Important questions being asked as many experts want to know just how smart the Smart Grid actually is.  What kind of technologies might it employ and just how much information will be exchanged throughout the system?   Great read about important technologies.

Why Overhyping is Better Than No-Hyping for the Smart Grid
Many believe that even though the Smart Grid is currently being hyped, or possibly over-hyped, it is much better than no hype at all.  The fact remains, the more attention that is drawn to it, the more likely great technologies can and will develop.

How The Smart Grid Will Actually Work
Do you ever wonder how stuff works?  This article aims to show you exactly how, once finished, the Smart Grid will actually work.  From out with the old to all of the green science that will go into it, this is a fascinating update on the fledgling technology.

Smart Grid Prediction: Transmission Infrastructure Investments Could Top $600 Billion in Decade
Talk about giant sums of money!  Predictions are in that over the next 10 years, investments in the high-voltage electricity transmissions industry could top $600 billion dollars.  The evidence of thousands of miles of new transmission lines being built has lead to the estimates being this high.

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Smart Grid Security: Pressure On Utility IT Systems
Great article about how when it comes to Smart Grid security, the pressure is being turned up on utility IT systems.  Many experts believe that all of the different IT systems and methods need to be shored up and common ground found.

Utilities to Get Smarter about Selling Smart Grid
While the Smart Grid has been the realm of talk, it’s almost here and it’s getting a lot more real.  Consumers have always been a bit behind on understanding its benefits to them, however, and now is the time utilities sell it better.

Smart Grid Security To Become Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
What good is the Smart Grid if it’s left completely vulnerable?  That question is leading to many industry analysts to believe that Smart Grid security will eventually become a multi-billion dollar industry over the next decade.

Energy Harvesting & the Smart Grid
A very in-depth and information packed article with exactly how energy will be harvested once the Smart Grid is up and fully operational in our country.  It’s filled with graphics and information on a forum that will have even more information.

Smart Grid Technology Can Address Climate Change
While a few states like California have been introducing revolutionary energy policies to save money and emissions, could the Smart Grid do even more?  If all goes as planned, Smart Grid technology might do more to address climate change than any policy to date.

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Smart Grid Architecture
This is a fantastic piece on how efficient Smart Grid architecture can reduce the cost of energy for consumers as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Talk about ‘saving’ two birds with one stone.

U.S. DOE Searches for Smart Grid Consensus
Looks like the Department of Energy is bringing in some of those most directly involved with the building of the Smart Grid to try to come up with a consensus on what technology is most needed.  We’ll see how it turns out.

What Will Come Next for the Smart Grid?
An excellent question is raised as to what exactly will come next for the Smart Grid as U.S. utilities have taken federal stimulus money and began building two-way metering infrastructure.  What is next?

Smart Policies for a 21^st Century Smart Grid
With Smart Grid technology coming to the forefront, are smarter Smart Grid policies needed?  This article brings up the question as to how policies might need reshaping as new technologies bring in new problems and opportunities.

Getting to the Promise of the Smart Grid
Some great personal commentary on the need to start delivering on the promise of the Smart Grid after 100 years of being passive consumers to the industry.  What needs to happen to get to that promise?

The Second Wave of the Smart Grid
We know the Smart Grid is bringing about Smart Meter technology, but what will be the second wave of the promise of Smart Grid technology?  This article looks into what could be the next wave.

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Smart Grid to Maximize Economic & Environmental Benefits
Wondering exactly how the Smart Grid could maximize the benefits, both economic and environmental, in a place like California?  Find out.

Smart Appliances to Help Consumers Get Smart About Energy Costs
Learn about the newest generation of energy cost reducing Smart appliances for consumers.

Will Smart Grids Change the Business Landscape for Electric Utilities?
New changes and developments in Smart Grid and smart meter technology could shake up a wide variety of industries and companies.

Will Smart Meters make Meter Readers Obsolete?
Could the need for an entire career field be completely eliminated with the upcoming wave of Smart Meters?

Many Residents Still Skeptical of Smart Grid
Smart Grid and its many touted benefits aren’t being readily adopted by everyone.  Find out why some residents are still skeptical.

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How do Internet Pioneers Feel about the Smart Grid?
Internet pioneers share feelings – positive and negative – on the Smart Grid technology.

6 Smart Grid Hurdles We Might Be Facing
Learn about 6 hurdles many experts believe we might be facing as Smart Grid technology moves forward in this informative article.

Anxiety Mounting Among Utilities Over Communications Aspect of Smart Grid
This article explains the anxiety that is mounting as major utilities begin discussions to understand the massive amounts of data being generated.

Survey Showing Many Americans Are Confused About Smart Grid Concept
Many are hoping that while familiarity is low, impressions will remain high after they see how it works.  Read more.

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What Impact Would the Smart Grid Have on the U.S. Power Transmission Industry?
This article has more information on some of the Smart Grid promises and challenges that we might be facing in the upcoming future.

5 Trends To Watch in the Networked Grid
Learn about five networked grid and Smart Grid technology trends to watch out for in this great article.

The Other Face of the Smart Grid
This article has a lot more information on the ‘other’ face – the privacy issues and the fact that many believe we’ll be tracked – of Smart Grid and smart meter technology.  What do you think?

50% Of U.S. Energy Utilities Developing Smart Grid?
More information about how a staggering 50% of U.S. Energy Utilities are developing Smart Grid technology as we speak and what that could mean for the years and decades to come in this article.

UK Blazing the Trail of Smart Metering at Home?
This article has some great information concerning the efforts taking place in the United Kingdom doing a great deal to advance smart metering at home.  They might just be setting the standards the rest of us will eventually follow.

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Smart Grid Data Must Be Protected
Many experts are arguing the need for protection on the proposed Ontario Smart Grid.  Stating otherwise, data providing the ability to track consumers every movements will be problematic.

The Most Powerful Men in Smart Grid Technology
Learn more about who Smart Grid News considers the most widely heralded, powerful men in and around Smart Grid and smart meter technology.

The Benefits of the Smart Grid
Viodi.TV dives into what experts perceive as the benefits of the Smart Grid, and what the widespread implications of the technology could be upon implementation.

Possible Start-Up Pains of the Smart Grid?
Scientific American shares more information on potential start-up pains and future growing pains of the Smart Grid.

Preparing For the New Wave of Electric Cars
Read some great information on what we are doing, and what we need to be doing, to prepare for the upcoming onslaught of electric cars that will be hitting the market.

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U.S. DOE is Requesting Smart Grid Research and Development
This article has more on the United States Department of Energy requesting proposals for all Smart Grid Research and Development, including the areas of interest.

Oregon Utility Gained Smart Grid Grant
The U.S. DOE has granted a $9.9 million to help implement and advance Smart Grid technology.  The electrical utility currently provides the central Oregon coast with power between North Bend and Newport – making it the 4th largest in Oregon.

DOE Identifies Worst Transmission Congestion in U.S.
The DOE has identified the worst area for transmission congestion in the entire United States.  According to reports, the area stretches from mid-state New York down the Atlantic Coast to Northern Virginia.  Southern California’s urban centers also made the list.

Smart Grid’s Network Security Issues In Hand
More information on a Smart Grid expert panel’s claim that the industry has all network security concerns “in hand.”  Beefed up designs for security are apparently in place to help counter potential threats.

Smart Grid Myths Dispelled
Information on myths surrounding the Smart Grid technology.  While many believe that cyber attacks are a possibility, this article highlights the misleading nature of these media reports.

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