Smart Grid Benefits, Local Smart Grid Jobs & More: 08/31/2010

Smart Grid Benefits, Local Smart Grid Jobs & More: 08/31/2010

These were the stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies we found most interesting from this past week:

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!

Be sure to check back next Tuesday for the latest Smart Grid Industry News Roundup.