Confidence 2009.02 – Power Hungy People – Nick DePetrillo
Subtitle of the talk: Making sense of new critical infrastructure threats
The talk is about the “Smart Grid”. The key components are and advanced metering infrastructure, Transmission and distribution and generation of electricity.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure enables two way communication between the meters in your home and the power company. It offers the following features:
• Load control works like this: Some power offer a discount in return for control over the thermostat of your AC or by allowing them to turn off your clothes dryer during peak hours. The main reason for this is officially to prevent black outs, but it can be used to prevent penalties as well.
• Demand response: It allows for dynamic rates to be loaded to your meter.
Why move to a smart gird?
• Energy conservation
• Cost reduction
• Improved Reliability of Delivery
Smart Grid security is significant because it has national security implications, because there are millions of entry points into the grid.