The inconsistency of Smart Grid and NERC CIP

March 21, 2012
The Smart Grid is dependent on interoperability and is moving toward ubiquitous use of TCP/IP.  Meanwhile, many utilities are removing or not installing TCP/IP connections for transmission to avoid having to meet NERC CIPs. Doesn't this seem inconsistent?

The Smart Grid is dependent on interoperability and is moving toward ubiquitous use of TCP/IP.  Meanwhile, many utilities are removing or not installing TCP/IP connections for transmission to avoid having to meet NERC CIPs. Doesn't this seem inconsistent?

Joe Weiss

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