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Smart Grid Policy, Climate Change, Gold in Smart Grid Data and More…

Here are some of the most interesting stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies you might have missed this past week:

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.

Smart Grid Education, Powering the Smart Grid Promise and More…

Here are some of the most interesting stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies you might have missed this past week:

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.

Smart Grid Global Spending, No Health Threat from Smart Meters and More…

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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 Managed Services Growth, MicroGrid Opportunities and More…

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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?

Smart Grid Professionals, Smart Grid Conference, Internal Sharing of Energy Info and More…

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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.

MicroGrids, New Trends in Smart Grid Tech, Consumer Trust and More…

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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.

Selling the Smart Grid, Foundational Smart Grid Standards, Consumer Engagement and More…

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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?

Smart Meters Saving Lives, Toyota On Smart Grid Bandwagon and More…

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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!

Smart Grid Projects, Smart Grid Automation, Privacy & More…

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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.

Smart Grid Smart Data, The Smart Grid Behind Electric Cars and More…

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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?