Arent Fox LLP | USA | 28 Jan 2013
This past week, Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., unveiled a discussion draft of a new bill he's calling the Application Privacy, Protection and Security…
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 17 Dec 2012
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced federal funding to enable entities to participate in a program aimed at the harmonization and advancement of the interoperability and security of smart grid systems.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 8 Oct 2012
On September 19, 2012, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published a white paper regarding the role of state regulation in protecting the smart grid from cybersecurity threats.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 2 Jul 2012
Last week, Congress passed S. 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 19 Mar 2012
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), after reviewing and incorporating public comments, has released an updated roadmap for the Smart Grid titled “NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0”.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 5 Mar 2012
On February 28, 2012, the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing titled “Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Assessments of Smart Grid Security” to discuss the possibly increased threat to the electric grid posed by smart grid technology.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 20 Feb 2012
On February 1, 2012, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a smart meter opt-out plan proposed by PG&E in response to numerous customer complaints regarding the potentially harmful effects and data privacy issues allegedly caused by smart meters.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 3 Jan 2012
Applications for the Department of Energy (DOE) “Smart Grid Data Access” Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) are due March 1, 2012.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 26 Dec 2011
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation to enhance smart grid infrastructure security.
Arent Fox LLP | USA | 19 Dec 2011
The IEEE reports that the University of Minnesota has successfully built a micro smart grid at its Morris campus that provides an example of what could become the norm for the electric grid everywhere.