As a telecom veteran, I sometimes get a sense of deja vu at Smart Grid conferences. There are some strong similarities between the telecom industry of 25 years ago and electric utilities today. I know how much the utility industry hates to hear that but it is true. Here are the similarities and important lessons [...]
I planned to write about mobile versus fixed energy storage in a Smart Grid, but instead will postpone that topic in favor of regulatory matters. The NARUC (National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners) summer meetings are a great place to get a deep appreciation of the role that Public Utility Commissions will play in expediting [...]