Analysis Smart meter progress: Better than you think (but about to get worse) Smart meters are doing better than you think. But they are about to do worse. If you know what’s coming, you can avoid the worst of the aftermath.  More>>

Spotlight How the ‘middle mile’ could stall smart grid communications It’s not enough to build a smart grid communications network sufficient for today’s needs. To avoid costly upgrades or unplanned overlays, utilities need to focus on future expansion – especially in the ever-evolving ‘middle mile.’ To help you assess your communications needs and understand your options, we’re hosting a free Webinar on Sept. 16 with expert panelists. Click inside for details and to register.   More>> Commentary Smart grid communications standard IEC 61850 helps future-proof investments Upstream from smart meter and AMI pieces, success of plug-and-play depends on how well components “talk” to each other. As KEMA VP Ron Willoughby explains in this guest column, Europe is already using IEC 61850 data communication standards to a great advantage, and forward-looking utilities in the U.S. are beginning to leverage the protocol to enhance substation and distribution automation investments. Learn more about IEC 61850 inside.   More>> Blogging the Grid Independent probe says heat (not smart meters) caused PG&E bills to soar Score one for smart meter technology. The Structure Group’s independent evaluation of PG&E’s smart meters indicate they are accurate. But the utility gets demerits for its customer service.   More>>

News and Analysis Sep 7, 2010 British utility execs fuzzy on which network technology they want for smart meter rollouts Sep 3, 2010 NIST releases guidelines for smart grid cyber security Sep 3, 2010 Smart grid technologies: cheaper, better solar cells on the way? Sep 2, 2010 Schneider Electric and Verisae collaborate on new demand response solution Blogging the Grid Cisco's Smart Grid Stranglehold Intensifies with Major New Partnership Today Smart Grid powerhouses Cisco and Itron announced a strategic alliance to deliver a definitive IP-based communications platform. What does it mean for the rest of us? Jesse Berst offers some insight.   More>>

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SMART GRID NEWS TALK BACK BUZZ intelliigent metering living in the netherlands i am very interested to hear if in any country the electricitymeter or gasmeter belongs to the owner or user of the power in Europe the transmitter of the power and the supplier are split now but i think the really democratisation means also that people will become independant and the question is if this already takes ... Talk Back right now to g.dick rakhorst