Smart Grid Policy Summit: Communities Must Benefit from Smart Grid
(Washington, DC) The economic and efficiency benefits of the smart grid could prove a boon to the local communities across America, especially if broadband networks expand to reach into rural areas and...
View ArticleMaryland Denies BG&E Smart Meter Plan
In a disturbing decision, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) this week rejected Baltimore Gas & Electric's (BG&E) plan to deploy 1.2 million meters. Despite providing a potential $2.5...
View ArticleFirst Energy Suspends Smart Grid Deployment After PUC Defers on Funding
In another setback for smart grid, the Ohio Public Utilities Commission issued a decision yesterday that approved First Energy’s “Smart Grid Modernization Initiative”, but deferred from approving cost...
View ArticleOklahoma Approves Smart Grid Program
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has authorized Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. to expand its smart grid program statewide by investing up to $366 million during the next three years, $127 million of...
View ArticleNew York Public Service Commission Seeks Input on Smart Grid Policy
The New York State Public Service Commission is seeking information to develop cutting-edge regulatory policies that will be needed to encourage the development of the smart grid and the overall...
View ArticleHECO Smart Grid Proposal Rejected by Hawaii PUC
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) denied a request by the Hawaiian Electric Co. to expand its smart grid deployment on Oahu. HECO had asked for 18 more months to expand its AMI testing which...
View ArticleVermont Public Service Board Approves $68 Million Smart Grid Plan
The Vermont Public Service Board approved a $68 million smart grid plan Central Vermont Service Corp (CVPS), the state's largest utility. CVPS's collaboration with other utilities will help bring in...
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