Removing Regulatory Roadblocks: A Plan with Promise One of the most promising ways to overcome regulatory barriers to Smart Grid technologies? In this second part of her three-part series on regulatory challenges, Pamela Lesh suggests an approach that worked for generation and demand-side investments can work for the distribution system too. Find out what she has in mind. Nov 3, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

How Privacy (Or Lack of It) Could Sabotage the Grid A significant amount of new and intimate consumer data will be available through Smart Grid technologies, which puts the onus on utilities and device makers to gain consumer trust. In this exclusive commentary, Jules Polonetsky and Christopher Wolf, co-chairs of the Future of Privacy Forum in Washington, DC, offer valuable insight on what's at stake. Nov 3, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   4 Active Comment(s)

Smart Grid Roadmap: The Missing Ingredient Longtime grid watcher Charles W. Newton says many utilities lack a key ingredient when it comes to developing their own unique Smart Grid framework. In the first of two installments, he talks about the value a skilled Smart Grid architect can bring to the table. Oct 29, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   6 Active Comment(s)

Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle: Key Resources for Software Development With the worldwide power and utilities sector and public policy makers focused on the environment and power supply, interest has increased on the secure development of the Smart Grid and other critical infrastructures for power and utilities companies.In order to assist with the development of secure software, this document focuses three key resources – Process Guidance, Threat Modeling Tool, and the Optimization Model. Aug 6, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid Part of McKinsey Efficiency Recommendations Energy efficiency programs could save 23% in energy use or $1.2 trillion dollars, a new study finds. But there's a catch. Aug 5, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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THE TUESDAY TOPIC Is the smart grid industry stalled? Or accelerating? We're getting mixed signals about the vitality of the smart grid market. On the one hand, the recent DistribuTECH conference was one of the most successful ever. On the other, a well-known Wall Street analyst recently told his clients that the smart metering sector is "facing several headwinds," including weak regulatory support in the U.S. and delays in European adoption. Taking the pulse of the smart grid industry is this week's Tuesday Topic. Click to the discussion now >>