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What does the IRS ruling this week on Smart Grid grants really mean? Tax attorney and former IRS counsel James Atkinson has produced an analysis for Smart Grid News – and you better take a look. The ruling is not necessarily as favorable as it might appear at first glance. And as Atkinson explains, the IRS’s increasingly narrow approach to an important section of tax code raises concerns for utilities that go beyond the taxability of Smart Grid grants. |
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It may have the lead in installations now, but will WiMAX survive as the industry’s 4G standard long-term? Lux Research analyst John Kluza thinks not. He argues that LTE is gaining momentum and could well be the dominant standard before long. If you’ve got an upcoming Smart Grid project, you’ll want to click for details. |
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So what exactly is Intel – one of the latest in the long line of tech giants marching into the Smart Grid space – trying to prove with its home energy management software? Should utilities be suspicious? Jesse Berst asked an Intel insider to explain the company’s motives. Find out what he learned. |
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As the Smart Grid transforms today's utility-based society, IEEE member and PhD candidate Tim Kostyk is back with another thoughtful suggestion for those designing tomorrow’s electricity marketplace. This time his topic is energy equity and why we need to make sure we’re not designing a system of energy haves and have nots. Don't miss this one. |
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A new white paper from the Electric Power Research Institute marks an important milestone in the evolution of the Smart Grid. EPRI describes it as the move from Smart Grid command & control to inform & motivate. Jesse Berst describes it as the move from interactive to transactive. Find out why. |
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There’s no escaping the consumer backlash that is putting the Smart Grid at risk. But are we missing the obvious? IEEE member and PhD candidate Tim Kostyk is here with a plea for common sense. He suggests something as simple as a toggle switch or software fix as a design standard could solve the problem. Is it really that easy? Click to read Tim’s piece and join the discussion. |
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Fiber isn’t the only option for an advanced communications network for the Smart Grid, but Peter Kallai and Kim Kersey insist it is the most future-proofed one. They may be biased, but they put up a pretty good argument. In fact, they offer up 10 reasons why utilities should consider a fiber diet.
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We’re hearing more and more about consumer angst and the Smart Grid – and we’re pretty sure it’s not going to go away on its own any time soon. So what’s the solution? IEEE member and PhD candidate Tim Kostyk says we need to start by asking better questions – and then bake the results into requirements planning. See if you think he's on the right track. |
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No one wants to invest heavily in the Betamax of Smart Grid architecture and watch while the rest of the industry settles on VHS. But it could happen if you don’t pay attention. Fortunately EPRI program manager and energy industry veteran Matt Wakefield is here with a self-assessment that can help you avoid technology obsolescence and standards pitfalls – before it’s too late. |
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For so many years we’ve worried about technical challenges related to the Smart Grid build-out. But what if it turns out that consumers – the folks next door and down the street – are what ultimately trips it up? Erica Watson-Currie, who is part of a DOE-funded Smart Grid Demonstration project in California, offers an eye-opening perspective on the socio-behavioral aspect of Smart Grid adoption. You may not like what she has to say, but you should read it anyway. |
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Is this the year that Home Area Networking really takes off? Ray Bell, Grid Net founder and CEO (and one of the industry's bona fide big brains, according to Jesse), believes HANs may finally be ready for prime time. But he's got a few caveats; click to see what they are - and if you agree. |
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Put yourselves in your customers' shoes to get a better understanding of the "creepiness factor" that is making Smart Grid privacy a hot button for consumers. That advice for utilities comes from Susan Lyon and John Roche, members of the Perkins Coie law firm's Privacy and Data Security team. They're back with part two of their privacy tips that demonstrate how seemingly harmless actions can have profound consequences. |
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Read between the lines of today’s announcement from SmartSynch that it’s been chosen as the smart metering solution for TVA’s distributed renewables program. You may spot some interesting trends. Jesse certainly did. Find out why outsourced services caught his attention – and what this ambitious program could mean for cellular. |
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The fusion of technologies that is the Smart Grid also represents a mixture of technical cultures. As Pike Research senior analyst Bob Gohn explains, it puts the netheads and the power guys in a culture clash that could influence the Smart Grid’s evolution. His message to industry decision makers? Be aware. |
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Until rules and regs governing Smart Grid privacy are written, utilities have two choices: Bury their heads in the sand and pay the added cost of retrofitting later – or be proactive. In the first of a two-parter, members of a leading law firm’s Privacy and Data Security team tell you how to get ahead of the game. |
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Good news ahead for the Smart Grid market, says one of its top experts. Chuck Newton is one of the industry's most experienced and respected market researchers. One reason: He goes right to the source for his predictions. He interviews utilities around the world about their buying plans, then cross-correlates their responses with economic news and energy statistics. When we heard his latest survey was about to come out, we asked him to write up a quick summary of the high points, exclusive to SGN readers. Overall, it is good news, even though the market has a ways to go to overcome the slump of 2009. |
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What's being ignored in all the hubbub over Smart Grid technology is that we are moving to a new way of buying and selling electricity. If you fast forward 10 or 15 years, it will look much different than it does today. But how will it look? Richard Tabors, author and VP at Charles River Associates, suggests there are four market models that capture the critical elements of what will emerge when the Smart Grid is fully implemented. Which one do you see in your future? |
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IDC Energy Insights released its annual predictions for the utility industry, and Jesse Berst has a thought (or three) about each and every one of them. If you want to know where the industry is heading – from consolidation in the HAN space, the tipping point for grid-scale storage, ‘pockets’ of EV growth and more – don't miss this. |
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With a number of significant market growth drivers, Pike Research is forecasting that the Demand Response market will expand to comprise 62,500MW under management by 2015. Pike analyst Jevan Fox says that while there are market leaders well positioned to penetrate vertical markets, the real opportunity is for energy services companies. Find out why. |
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Industry pros from Xcel Energy, Accenture and Oracle will share tested, real-world techniques to help utilities prepare for – and benefit from -- the data the Smart Grid will unleash. The free Webinar takes place at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Click to read about the stellar panelists, the techniques they will share, and how to register. |
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Put a smart meter in a smart home and watch consumers leap at the opportunity to reduce energy costs. Right? Not necessarily so, suggests market analysis Bill Ablondi of Parks Associates. See the rather disturbing results of his firm's national survey exploring the consumer mindset regarding home energy management. |
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Readers helped nominated the Smart Grid companies we should have on our radar in the year ahead. And now it's your chance to vote on the one company you think has the most potential to be a 2010 Smart Grid superstar. |
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Where is the Smart Grid heading in 2010 – and which Smart Grid companies will lead the charge? We asked our readers to nominate potential 2010 superstars - and you did! This is the fifth and final installment showcasing companies nominated. Be sure to check back tomorrow to vote for your favorite. |
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Where is the Smart Grid heading in 2010 – and which Smart Grid companies will lead the charge? We asked our readers to nominate potential 2010 superstars - and you did! This is the fourth of five installments showcasing companies nominated and includes links to the first three in case you missed them. |
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Where is the Smart Grid heading in 2010 – and which Smart Grid companies will lead the charge? We asked our readers to nominate potential 2010 superstars - and you did! This is the third installment showcasing companies nominated and includes links to the first two installments in case you missed them. |
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