Articles in this issue of E NEWS include:
“Piloting the Smart Grid.” Many hardworking days and tireless nights have gone towards launching Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP’s) smart-grid initiative. More often than not, meter installers represent the front line in this “bleeding-edge” effort to enhance energy control and improve customer service. See how SVP is testing communication technologies to see if they fit specified applications, geographic considerations, and customer preferences.

“Managing Your Efficiency Portfolio with Data Tracking Systems.” Solid portfolio planning must address three questions: how do we track progress against goals; how do we ensure that participants receive incentives on time; and how do we organize all those program application forms? Puget Sound Energy, based in Washington State, answered all of those questions with a single solution: data tracking systems.

“Ask E Source” answers the question:

• What are some best practices for communications surrounding deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) projects?