Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 03/09/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 03/09/2010

Get up to date on the latest Smart Grid headlines from across the industry:

What Do Consumers Think of the Smart Grid? Um, Not Much
According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, 70% of consumers have never heard of the Smart Grid, and 63% don’t know a thing about smart meters.

Smart Grid Micro Grid Energy T&D and Storage Reports Now Available
Check out this brand new report on Smart Grid development, applications, products, manufacturers & trends.

IBM Sponsors Rural Smart Grid Summit
Learn more about IBM’s April Rural Smart Grid Summit, featuring 80+ CEOs of the top US electric co-ops.

NIST Asks for Public Input on Smart Grid
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are asking for public input on the Smart Grid. Find out how you can get involved.

Smart Meter Paranoia: Could a Simple Toggle Switch or Software Fix Solve It?
Check out this Smart Grid News article addressing the paranoia some consumers may have about smart meter technology.

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