Impact of eKnow bill on Utilities Minimal
The e-know bill introduced by Congressman Markey, would create consumer right to access the retail electric usage and rate in real time at 15-minute intervals, and up to 2 years of historical data. In...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Benefits of Smart Meter Deployment Exceed Costs
The results of a study that compares the cost-benefit numbers of smart meter deployments shows that there are regional differences, but utilities in all regions would see a net benefit. These numbers...
View ArticleMichigan State Commission Launches Investigation Into Smart Meters
The Michigan Public Service Commission has launched an investigation into Michigan utility companies that install smart meters after concerns were raised by electric customers and municipalities over...
View ArticleGAO Testimony Before Congress Questions Security of Utility Infrastructure,...
Threats to systems supporting critical infrastructure — including the smart grid — are constantly “evolving and growing” and as a result have been termed “government-wide high-risk areas” by the U.S....
View ArticleVermont Eliminates Smart Meter Opt-Out Fee; Calls For Reports On Smart Meter...
The Vermont state legislature has voted to eliminate smart meter opt out fees, forcing state utilities to provide customers an opt out option for free. As part of its plan to roll out about 160,000...
View ArticleSmart Meters in the News
This has been a mixed couple of weeks for smart meters in the news. There is some good news, and some bad news. On the good news, the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) has released a video on...
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