Public Utilities Commission Approves Guidance on Deploying Smart Grid Technology

摘要

The California Public Utilities Commission approved guidelines June 24 for plans by the state's investor-owned utilities to deploy "smart grid" technologies to modernize the state's electric power grid.rnLegislation (S.B. 17) enacted in 2009 required the commission to adopt the guidelines by July 1.rnS.B. 17 requires Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to submit smart grid deployment plans consistent with the guidance-and with federal and state laws-to the commission by July 1, 2011.