California has become the first state to adopt rules for ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information generated by Smart Meters, interactive meters that are an element of the emerging Smart Grid electric distribution system. via California first to adopt rules, set standards for using and securing smart electric meters — Government Computer News.
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Among the first six standards that The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) added into its Catalog of Standards were two SAE International electric vehicle standards. Both these standards had received an approval by over 90 percent of the SGIP members and are a clear indication of the high-priority national standards that are required to convey Continue reading →
Two SAE International electric vehicle standards were among the first six standards added by The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) into its Catalog of Standards. The standards, which gained approval by over 90 percent of SGIP members, reflect the high-priority national standards needed to convey the modern and energy-efficient power grid with seamlessly interoperable components. Continue reading →
The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) has made the first six entries into its new Catalog of Standards, a technical document now available as a guide for all involved with Smart Grid-related technology. The six standards, all of which had been approved previously by the SGIP’s Governing Board, received approval by greater than 90 percent Continue reading →
Although the term “smart grid” has recently become vogue, the phrase is everyday lingo to many at the National Institute of Standards (“NIST”). In 2009, NIST launched a plan to expedite the development of smart grid interoperability standards. Recently FERC issued an order regarding five families of standards up for consideration. Today, I am honored to discuss Continue reading →
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a statement Tuesday that effectively closed the books, at least for now, on any formal rulemaking proceedings related to adopting smart grid interoperability standards. The commission states that the industry has not reached a consensus on a body of standards that has been in circulation for more than Continue reading →
The current process for formulating cybersecurity standards for the smart grid is subject to potential conflict of interest, says a Congressional Research Service report dated June 15. The report, posted online by Secrecy News, a Federation of American Scientists blog, echoes other government reports in noting that authority to craft safety and reliability standards for Continue reading →
I’ve read some good stuff over the years, though never at work. In the classics department my favorites are The Heart of Darkness, Moby Dick and The Invisible Man. For somewhat shorter, if not lighter fare, I like Haruki Murakami and the Raymonds: Chandler and Carver. But the line between pleasure reading and work reading Continue reading →
General Electric Co. (GE) and SAP AG (SAP) joined an alliance of companies including Landis+Gyr AG to develop common standards for a U.K. smart-meter market that may be worth 3.8 billion pounds ($6.2 billion) this decade. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE, Germany’s SAP, Logica Plc (LOG), Trilliant Inc., Itron Inc. (ITRI) and Sensus USA Inc. joined the Continue reading →
The IPSO Alliance, the leading organization defining the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced four new members, its intent to begin a series of interoperability tests, and the approval and completion of two new standards. This demonstrates significant demand for Internet Protocol (IP) for smart objects, which allow items ranging from appliances to factories to Continue reading →
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) today hailed the Administration’s release of “A Policy Framework for the 21st Century Grid: Enabling Our Secure Energy Future.” Representing the companies that innovate, manufacture and supply the ICT products and services that will make the smart grid a reality, TIA believes modernization of the U.S. electric grid is a Continue reading →
John McDonald is Director of Technology Strategy, Policy, and Standards for General Electric Digital Energy. He also plays important roles at IEEE and NIST. Although I sometimes complain about GE’s inability to pull its technology together into a coherent story, I’ve been very impressed with the company’s work on the standards front. GE actively campaigns Continue reading →
US Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) reintroduced a bill that would establish consumer rights related to the proliferation of smart grid systems nationwide. According to a statement from Udall’s office, the Electric Consumer Right to Know Act is intended to ensure that people have timely access and control over the information on their electric meters. via Capitol Continue reading →
Some smart meter projects are essentially on hold while engineers work to break up a long jam delaying the definition of a key standard for tomorrow’s home energy networks. Meanwhile, a U.S. effort to define a broad suite of smart grid standards is gearing up to publish an update of its guidelines. via Smart meters Continue reading →
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “Clean Technology Policies and Standards to Drive the Energy Storage Market” to their offering. Clean Technology Policies and Standards to Drive the Energy Storage Market Energy storage systems have gained the attention of corporations and policy makers across the world due to their Continue reading →
Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L) has selected Siemens Energy, Inc. to implement eMeter EnergyIP®, a meter data management system (MDMS) as part of its SmartGrid demonstration project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Using proven, solution-delivery capabilities, Siemens will provide configuration, testing and integration services into KCP&L’s information technology systems. The Continue reading →
The governing board of the public-private Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) has voted in favor of a new standard and a set of guidelines important for making the long-planned “smart” electricity grid a reality. The documents address the need for wireless communications among grid-connected devices as well as the ability to upgrade household electricity meters Continue reading →
It is necessary for the key players and the main stakeholders in the European power market to sit down and work on defining the requirements for the next generation power distribution, says Martin Speiermann, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of PowerSense, a global Danish utility control systems supplier. PowerSense heads up a list of leading Continue reading →
A new foundational standard for two-way data communications between utilities and their customers has been approved by the governing board of the public/private Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP). The proposed standard is intended to help customers better manage their energy use. via Smart Grid: One step closer to truly “smart” grid communications.
Federal regulators have made progress on implementing their statutory responsibilities for securing the smart grid against cyber threats, but key challenges remain, Congress’s watchdog agency found. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed and issued an initial version of smart grid cyber security guidelines, the watchdog noted. And the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Continue reading →
