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Smart Grid
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Smart Grid Legal News
NIST Framwork 3.0 is Coming! The Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards
By Linda Evers
Later this year, NIST expects to release a draft of the Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards ("Framework") document for a formal 60-day public comment period and the…
Smart Grid Legal News
Privacy for Data Enabled by Smart Grid Technologies — DOE Sponsors Voluntary Code of Conduct Workshops
By Linda Evers
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (“DOE OE”), in coordination with the Federal Smart Grid Task Force, will convene its third meeting in the…
Beyond Telecom Law Blog
Thoughts on TelcoVisions Conference
Last week, I escaped from D.C. to NTCA's TelcoVisions Conference in Las Vegas. Great Content. Well managed and well-attended. All Keynotes were top-notch. The big takeaway is the emphasis NTCA…
Smart Grid Legal News
Government Shutdown and the Smart Grid
By Linda Evers
Utilities are regulated by many state and federal agencies. The energy industry, if not immediately, will eventually be affected by the government shutdown. This post examines the impact of the…
Smart Grid Legal News
Cities Address Energy Efficiency
By Linda Evers
Own a building or home? How energy efficient is it? The efficient use of energy is an important element towards the development of a smarter grid. One of the first steps…
Smart Grid Legal News
Smart Grid Apps and Privacy
By Linda Evers
To optimize smart meter customer benefits, mobility will be critical. For example, to communicate with customers regarding real-time pricing then to provide them with the ability to respond by interacting with…
Smart Grid Legal News
DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
By Linda Evers
Demand response, energy efficiency and renewable energy all play a role in the development of the smart grid. Given the services they offer, I thought the Department of Energy’s Office…
Renewable + Law
SmartGrid/MicroGrid: Transformative Technology for Today’s Energy Markets
By Roger Stark
I recently co-chaired an American Bar Association/American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) webinar on SmartGrid and Microgrid technologies. For my inaugural blog post on Renewable + Law, I wanted to…
Smart Grid Legal News
DOE and Electric Industry Collaborate on Smart Grid Customer Engagement Guide
By Linda Evers
Utilities service territories are unique in many ways, including geography and culture. Despite the differences, there are benefits gained from studying the experiences of peers. Voices of Experience|Insights on Smart Grid…
Smart Grid Legal News
Demand Response 2.0 and Smart Grid 2.0: The Conversation Continues
By Linda Evers
With smart grid events being offered almost daily, unless your day job is to attend seminars, a vetting of the agenda and presenters is critical. The Association for Demand Response &…