Exploring the past, present and future of smart grid, Paul Korzeniowski of EnergyBiz July/August 2011 Magazine asserts that the number of smart meters deployed in the United States is nearing critical mass and may in fact be leading to a fast approaching transition point in the industry with new mandates emerging for utilities and new [...] Read More
Metering Challenges
Addressing public concerns for smart meters
Smart meters and public concerns surrounding possible health implications involved with the advancement of the smart grid are a major topic when undertaking consumer engagement. Lauren Navarro, attorney for Climate & Air Program at the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative member group the Environmental Defense Fund, addresses the disconnect between the grid’s huge potential public health [...] Read More
Regulator orders smart meter opt-out policy
Pacific Gas and Electric says it will have a plan by next week to allow its customers to opt out of wireless smart meters, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. Several cities in California outlawed the wireless meters altogether despite studies that show the meters are accurate and pose no health risk; [...] Read More
The truth about the smart grid
A few arguments come up over and over again in the smart grid debate and a new post at Forbes tries to get to the bottom of those issues. Osha Gray Davidson, a freelance investigative reporter, summarizes key issues — everything from the health effects of RF radiation to projected environmental benefits — and pulls [...] Read More
Weather heats up smart meter protest
Bakersfield, Calif. has been home to a tremendous backlash against smart meters but a new post at GOOD says what people should really be blaming is the weather. The author suggests the smart meter backlash began after the area suffered through 17 July days where the temperature topped 100. Thats about three times as many [...] Read More
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