Utility-Scale Deployment of Smart Meters A table of utility-scale deployment of smart meters in the United States as of February 2009, showing the utility name, state, and number of meters deployed, as well as comments on each project. The map appears to show metering rollouts of investor-owned utilities (IOU) and may not include coops or municipals. Apr 17, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

The Critical Role of Advanced Metering Technology in Optimizing Energy Delivery and Efficiency Discusses advanced metering and its possible benefits, and applies it to a case study through California. Dec 21, 2006    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Deciding on “Smart” Meters: The Technology Implications of Section 1252 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The article is a guide to help utilities assess their business case for installing smart metering, as required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Sep 6, 2006    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Demand Pricing, Advanced Metering, and Demand Response in Electricity Markets The article explores the need for a more active demand side in the electricity market, to bring supply and demand for electricity into balance. Jun 16, 2002    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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 >>