Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 02/16/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 02/16/2010

Check out some of the latest Smart Grid news stories from across the industry:

Government Rules and Regulations Delaying Smart Grid Evolution
Check out this SmartGrid blog post to see how the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may be slowing the advancement of the Smart Grid market.

Absence of Smart Grid in Budget Talks Isn’t Smart
Budget talks from the Obama administration seem to be missing a key component: the Smart Grid. Find out more in this Daily Finance article.

Billions to be Spent on Smart Grid Cyber Security
A new report has found that utilities are on par to spend $21 billion by 2015 to improve cyber security for a world electrical Smart Grid.

Measuring the Smart Grid Effect
Learn how Smart Grids could cut total carbon emissions from US utilities by 12% by 2030, according to a new report.

Smart Grid U: Ohio College to Offer New Degree
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has plans to start offering a degree in Smart Grid studies. Learn more in this ExecutiveGov article.

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