Abstract: | The presentation was made at IEEE PES 2011 General Meeting Super Sessions in July, 2011. The presenter describes smart grid investment grant update and the interrelationships of smart energy in relation to smart power, smart grid, smart choices, and customers. Southern Company’ Technology and Development (T&D) Smart Grid Communications are: 1) MAS and SoLINC - expand existing internal infrastructure; 2) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) FlexNet network for specific applications –cap monitors; 3) Commercial carrier networks –piloting now but addresses coverage and bandwidth needs and assuming appropriate service level support; 4) Monitor industry developments and FCC actions.
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