As Standards Evolve, Smart Grid Eyes IP This content requires a paid GigaOM Pro subscription

Standards for smart energy technology were all over the Green:Net conference last month, and the issues raised at our event hit the news this week, as government agencies started pushing the standards ball forward. While some players say they'd like to see the market chart the course on standards, urgency surrounding global warming and utility timelines may force the discussion toward Internet protocol. […]

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What are the potential pitfalls of using IP as the smart-grid standard of choice?

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