Smart Grid Workshop
Friday, January 06, 2012
9:30 AM start time
Utilities represented: Other
Time: 9:30 - Noon
Location: Large Hearing Room
Notice of Informational Smart Grid Workshop
9:30 a.m-9:40 a.m.
Introductions
9:40 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Megan Hertzler and Michael Lamb, Xcel Energy; Ryan Hentges, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
What type of data is now being collected, and how is the level of detail of data expected to change with smart grid technologies? What requests for data are utilities getting from third parties?
What technological capabilities do AMR and AMI provide? Once the data is collected, how is it used, and for how long is it retained?
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Rick Potter, Interstate Power & Light
To what extent is privacy a concern to customers?
A case study from Alliant Energy. What steps have been taken to educate consumers on privacy issues associated with advanced metering or other smart grid programs?
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bruce Gerhardson, Otter Tail Power Company
What legislation and rules are in currently in place regarding third-party access to customer data? What privacy policies do utilities have in response to this legislation? Have utilities begun to use suggested privacy policies outlined in existing smart grid white papers or reports, and why or why not?
Wrap-up
Takeaways and next steps, public input and questions.