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Written by Akiba
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Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
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[Akiba] Those aged between 18 and 34 had no preference between using their computers, a wall panel, or an automation device to control energy consumption.
Uhhhh...howz about a switch? [/Akiba] Energy experts gathered at the Virtual Energy Forum to discuss concerns with smart grid technology that need to be addressed. The forum is a free conference that brings together energy industry stakeholders twice a year. This time the participants considered the role of the consumer within a smart grid.
Alan Schurr, vice president of strategy and development at IBM, spoke on the first day. Schurr mentioned that utilities need to adapt different business models based upon smart grid infrastructure. He cited a study from 2008 that said 70 percent of consumers were willing to find new ways of interacting with their power company.
More than 80 percent of study participants indicated they were interested in smart meters but there was no overriding opinion on how the devices should be used. Those aged between 18 and 34 had no preference between using their computers, a wall panel, or an automation device to control energy consumption. Link
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