http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/ Community News and Information Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:20:47 PST en-us http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/The_Electric_System_in_2030_and_How_to_Get_There.html Industry Where will the electric system be in 2030? Bruce Renz of NETL’s Modern Grid Strategy team paints two futures for us, one business-as-usual and one Smart Grid. He then lays out the very different results these two alternatives present. He contrasts likely reliability indices, generation increases, asset utilization, and other metrics. A useful tool for anyone who needs to explain why the Smart Grid is a valuable investment. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:40 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/The_Electric_System_in_2030_and_How_to_Get_There.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/DR_pricing_IBM_to_set_Smart_Grid_standards_Stabilizing_renewables.html Industry DR pilot explores pricing options… IBM seeks to to set Smart Grid standards… New ways to stabilize renewables… Federal task force begins defining Smart Grid metrics… New research released. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:58:34 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/DR_pricing_IBM_to_set_Smart_Grid_standards_Stabilizing_renewables.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Why_Gore_and_Pickens_Have_Energy_Backwards_and_Kevin_Costner_Had_It_Right.html Grid Modernization Initiatives Bless Al Gore and T. Boone Pickens for proposing ambitious energy plans. But when it comes to the Smart Grid, both of them are suggesting “if they come, then we will build it.” Sorry, but that’s backwards. Any realistic national energy policy must start with grid modernization. Alex Zheng explains why if we build it, prosperity will come. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:32:38 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Why_Gore_and_Pickens_Have_Energy_Backwards_and_Kevin_Costner_Had_It_Right.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/First_penalties_from_NERC_Self-healing_advances_DR_wars_begin.html Industry NERC sends first notices of reliability violations... S&C Electric moves self-healing to the real world... Telepathx points to next-generation devices... EnergyConnect claims DR leadership in Northeast... UTC forms Smart Grid group... New research on BPL and wind transmission. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:27:06 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/First_penalties_from_NERC_Self-healing_advances_DR_wars_begin.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/IntelliTEAM_--_Designed_With_the_Smart_Grid_Utility_in_Mind.html Industry This Tech Take examines the IntelliTEAM II® system, a collection of products from S&C Electric Company that provides the distribution network owner an effective automated response to faults on feeders. Overall, IntelliTEAM II scores reasonably well, though some key challenges remain to be addressed. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:17:28 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/IntelliTEAM_--_Designed_With_the_Smart_Grid_Utility_in_Mind.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_automation/Proposed_SCE_Approach_Could_Defer_or_Do_Away_with_Tens_of_Millions_in_New_Construction.html Grid Automation A new concept from SCE may provide a way for utilities to do away with excess capacity reserves and substantially reduce the need for new wires and new generation. It’s an early example of the kind of centralized, wide-area approach the Smart Grid makes possible. Utilities with transmission assets will want to take notice. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:08:46 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_automation/Proposed_SCE_Approach_Could_Defer_or_Do_Away_with_Tens_of_Millions_in_New_Construction.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Data_Privacy_and_Security_Issues_for_Advanced_Metering_Systems_Part_2.html Industry Utilities must take privacy and security concerns into account when designing AMI and must persuade consumers, regulators and politicians that privacy interests are adequately protected. Learn the best practices for utilities seeking to reduce AMI data privacy and security risks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Data_Privacy_and_Security_Issues_for_Advanced_Metering_Systems_Part_2.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Overviews_Misc/The_Smart_Alternative_Securing_and_Strengthening_Our_Nation_s_Vulnerable_Electric_Grid.html Overviews/Misc This 16-page white paper enumerates the vulnerabilities of the national grid and recommends adoption of a Smart Grid as the solution. It argues for regulatory reforms and private-sector commitment, without providing much detail. An easy-to-read overview that summarizes current thinking without adding anything new to the discussion or providing any actionable recommendations. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:32:45 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Overviews_Misc/The_Smart_Alternative_Securing_and_Strengthening_Our_Nation_s_Vulnerable_Electric_Grid.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/The_Smart_Grid_How_Do_We_Get_There.html Grid Modernization Initiatives The path to implementing the Smart Grid is a long and complex journey that needs to be broken down into manageable and understandable steps. It takes gaining an understanding of what the Smart Grid is, and then setting milestones that break down the Smart Grid implementation into manageable 'chunks'. Read how NETL’s Modern Grid Strategy team has defined how to achieve the Smart Grid effectively and efficiently. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:24:53 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/The_Smart_Grid_How_Do_We_Get_There.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/How_the_Smart_Grid_Is_Opening_Up_Latin_American_Opportunities.html Industry Despite vast resources, many Latin American countries face significant barriers to secure, self-sustaining energy industries. A Smart Grid can bring the predictability and manageability that lowers risks and opens up new frontiers for vendors and investors alike. Click for a report special to Smart Grid News. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:17:41 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/How_the_Smart_Grid_Is_Opening_Up_Latin_American_Opportunities.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Major_Smart_Grid_Projects_Announced.html Industry Duke launches five-year Smart Grid modernization in Indiana... $1.7B in Smart Grid investment from ConEd in 2008... ComEd completes eight-year grid upgrade, Illinois group to study more improvements... Increasing wind power requires grid enhancements, DOE study finds... GridWise Alliance seeks President. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:08:47 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Major_Smart_Grid_Projects_Announced.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/LA_Times_Screw_Up_Illustrates_Pending_Public_Relations_Challenge.html Industry A botched column in the L.A. Times points out a painful reality -- one of the toughest hurdles to the Smart Grid may be the job of explaining it to the public. That job is made even more difficult by the "guilty until proven innocent" attitude of many self-proclaimed consumer advocates. Will your utility face similar wrong-headed attacks? Click for the details. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/LA_Times_Screw_Up_Illustrates_Pending_Public_Relations_Challenge.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/The_Dangers_of_Meter_Data_Part_1.html Industry That meter data you’re so eager to collect? It could land your utility in hot water, unless you’re taking the right steps to protect your customers’ privacy. Legal expert Mark Foley explains the dangers and the solutions. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:35:32 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/The_Dangers_of_Meter_Data_Part_1.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Why_We_Are_Halfway_Home_to_a_Crucial_Smart_Grid_Demonstration.html Industry Steve Pullins and Steve Bossart point to the upcoming Smart Grid demonstrations funded by Congress and under development by DOE. Thu, 29 May 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Why_We_Are_Halfway_Home_to_a_Crucial_Smart_Grid_Demonstration.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Will_the_Wilderness_Society_stop_the_Smart_Grid.html Grid Modernization Initiatives Smart Grid News invited the Wilderness Society to provide its rationale for suing DOE on transmission corridor designation -- read and give us your opinion. Will the Wilderness Society stop the Smart Grid? Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Will_the_Wilderness_Society_stop_the_Smart_Grid.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Cooperative_Utilities_Geography_and_Elster_Get_the_Smart_Meters_Job_Done_Quickly_for_Toronto_Hydro-Electric_Systems.html Industry Toronto Hydro-Electric Systems built its AMI communication infrastructure with Elster’s smart meters. By simply installing meters that themselves act as “repeaters”, the company has built out its controlled RF mesh network with its industry partners to meet Ontario’s smart metering initiative deployment goals. To date, the coalition has installed over 1.2M meters in the province. Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Cooperative_Utilities_Geography_and_Elster_Get_the_Smart_Meters_Job_Done_Quickly_for_Toronto_Hydro-Electric_Systems.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Dynamic_Pricing_is_Smart_Grid_s_Secret_Sauce.html Grid Modernization Initiatives Dynamic pricing delivers consumer choice, optimizes fuel use, reduces load and reduces emissions -- all made possible by the Smart Grid. How does it happen and why does it work? Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/grid_modernization_initiatives/Dynamic_Pricing_is_Smart_Grid_s_Secret_Sauce.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Can_Control4_Lead_the_Way_to_Wireless_HAN_Access.html Industry Control4’s HC-300 Home Controller holds a lot of promise for enabling the home area network link to demand response and other energy efficiency measures. Scoring 83 out of 100 today with promise for higher metrics in the future, it qualifies as Smart Grid technology. Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Can_Control4_Lead_the_Way_to_Wireless_HAN_Access.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Iberdrola_involvement_leads_to_a_Smart_Grid_for_New_York.html Industry New York shunning Smart Grid opportunity?... ONCOR purchase may signal BPL problems... CA looking hard at Smart Grid expansion... British Columbia business coalition tries to forestall opposition to new transmission... PGE overcomes ratepayer opposition, gets go-ahead for 850,000 smart meters... National Smart Grid Committee kicks off in May. Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Iberdrola_involvement_leads_to_a_Smart_Grid_for_New_York.html http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Metering_America_Proves_LA_Times_Wrong.html Industry LA Times says smart meters outdated? How wrong can they be? Wrong, wrong wrong says Metering America...Elster’s million plus radio frequency deployment supports a Smart Grid... Florida Power & Light builds a Smart Grid with Silver Spring...No Jetson toy here...Broadband is not the foundation of a Smart Grid. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PST http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/industry/Metering_America_Proves_LA_Times_Wrong.html