Feds’ Smart Grid Race Leaves Cybersecurity in the Dust
Amid the government-funded rush to upgrade America’s aging electric system to a “smart grid,” Threat Level is pondering a strange confluence of press releases this week by the White House and the University of Illinois. Tuesday morning President Obama, speaking at Florida Power and Light (FPL) facilities, announced $3.4 billion in grants to utility companies, municipal districts and manufacturers to spur a nationwide transition to smart grid technologies and fund other energy-saving initiatives as part of the economic stimulus package. FPL alone will receive $200 million to install 2.6 million smart meters and other technologies that promise to reduce energy costs for customers.
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Feds’ Smart Grid Race Leaves Cybersecurity in the Dust
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