DOE Wants YOUR Help on National Broadband Plan, Including Meter Data and Privacy Issues

DOE is asking for a lot of help with the National Broadband Plan implementation effort. The agency filed two requests for information (RFI) today relating to the plan and the policies and procedures it will take to make it work. One RFI asks for help in understanding the communications needs of utilities, including those related to Smart Grid technologies, and what capabilities communications carriers believe they can provide. The other RFI asks for comments and information on current and possible policies and practices relating to consumer use of electronic meter data for managing power consumption, utility data collection and related privacy policies, third party access to that information, and the role of consumers in balancing the benefits of data access with privacy. It also asks for guidance in developing policies for access to consumer energy information. Comments are due within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register.

Quick Take: DOE is asking for a lot of help here. Now's the time for all stakeholders — industry, government, consumer advocates — to get on board and take advantage of this golden opportunity to help shape national policy that will significantly impact Smart Grid deployment.

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