Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 08/24/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 08/24/2010

Check out these, our favorite and most interesting stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies from this past week:

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..

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