Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 03/23/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 03/23/2010

Check out some of the latest news stories from across the industry highlighting the Smart Grid and smart meter technologies.

Smart Meters as Home Gateway? Or Another Option?
Check out responses from the recent NIST public forum on the Smart Grid. Discover consumers’ questions & concerns in this Intelligent Utility article.

Smart Grid Federal Grants Spared From US Tax, Treasury Says
Companies that receive U.S. stimulus grants from a $3.4 billion Smart Grid electricity project will not be taxed on those funds by the federal government. Learn more in this BusinessWeek article.

Public Interest Groups Urge Smart Grid Privacy Standards
Discover why public groups are calling for privacy standards on smart meters that collect data from households in this SmartGrid article.

Microsoft Survey: Utilities Still Slow to Buy into the Smart Grid
According to a Microsoft survey, utilities are struggling to understand and implement new technology needed for the Smart Grid. Learn why in this GreenBeat post.

Japan Still Needs $56 Billion Smart Grid if Law Passes, Deutsche Says.
If a new law in Japan is passed, the country will need to invest $56 billion in 20 years to upgrade to a Smart Grid. Learn more in this article from BusinessWeek.

Check back next Tuesday for the latest Smart Grid Industry News Roundup.