As we march into the second half of 2010, progress on the Smart Grid front is a decidedly mixed bag. Some wins? Yes. Setbacks? Sure. Uncertainty? Oh yeah. So how does it all shake out? That’s where you come in. Click inside and participate in our H2 Smart Grid Gut Check.">
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Smart Grid Gut Check: How Do Things Feel from Where YOU Sit?
By SGN Staff
Jul 27, 2010 - 4:44:30 PM

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By Liz Enbysk

SGN Managing Editor

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Depending on which headlines you click or tea leaves you consult, your perception of how the Smart Grid buildout is progressing could spin as fast as wind turbines on a blustery day.

Here are just a few recent examples:

 

Smart Grid in Retreat

You’ve read plenty already about consumer backlash. We’re also seeing signs of regulator resistance. Last month Baltimore Gas & Electric’s stimulus-supported Smart Grid initiative was turned down by Maryland’s


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