Featured Poll: Is the Smart Grid a less Safe Grid?

April 24, 2017

As we further modernize the grid, are we making it safer or more dangerous?

A couple of weeks ago, an organization reported that the majority of Americans are concerned about cyber attacks on the grid. In this age of digitalization, are their concerns justified? Will going to a smarter grid protect even more against attack as detection and monitoring services are employed, or does it open us up even more? Take our poll below and let us know what you think. Or comment below.

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About the Author

David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.