Other software startups that are offering similar services include GridNavigator and Smart Grid Billing.
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Certainly with the smart grid, you do have potentially more points of entry and vulnerability.
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For more on specific security policies, read the FERC Smart Grid Policy statement, here (PDF).
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So when we talk about, for example, the smart grid, this is not a complicated concept.
Each of the utilities contacted had deployed or were planning to deploy smart grid technologies.
As a result, the smart grid seemed destined to stop at the front door.
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This needs to change, and until this happens, the smart grid is still pretty stupid.
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The Obama administration unveiled a new campaign today to accelerate deployment of smart grid technologies.
Until the United States eliminates the Smart Grid's vulnerabilities, some experts said, deployment should proceed slowly.
The smart grid consumer is informed, modifying the way they use and purchase electricity.
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Yes, I know A123 also pursued the smart grid market to provide utility-scale storage.
And nothing will happen unless regulators force utilities to adopt those smart grid technologies.
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The slow and steady roll up of smart grid start-up companies is still rolling along.
Put in a smart grid while you are doing these upgrades, and the savings double.
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The smart grid is a multidisciplinary exercise that demands domain expertise in engineering, policy, marketing and finance.
Another portfolio company, smart grid company Silver Spring Networks, filed to go public in July.
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The sizeable investments flowing into the smart grid space have the need for deeper data infrastructure systems.
The Smart Grid independently identifies and reacts to system disturbances and performs mitigation efforts to correct them.
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There are already over 90 smart grid pilots under way around the world and expectations are high.
Some of the recent trials of trying to integrate smart grid technologies into homes have flopped too.
One of the primary benefits of a smart grid is its potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
These analysts think mHealth, the smart grid, and telematics applications will lead the charge.
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That can happen only if the distribution system -- the national smart grid -- is not privately owned.
It is a global challenge that seeks ideas from the public for the next big Smart Grid innovation.
Energy markets have created many new employment sectors like solar, wind, biofuels, batteries, sensors and smart grid technologies.
Policy makers and regulators should recognize that, although smart grid technologies have great potential, they are still maturing.
It is clear from the positive progress with smart grid pilots that the energy utilities can also succeed.
Others utilities are finding that regulated rewards may not always reflect the risks associated with smart grid investment.
The Smart Grid will use automated meters, two-way communications and advanced sensors to improve electricity efficiency and reliability.
On balance, smart meters and a smart grid represent a giant step forward technologically, economically, and environmentally.
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