28-11-2012, 06:13 PM
Managing Privacy in the Smart Grid
Two Demand Response Models
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Automated meters
Advanced Meters and Smart Meters
Linked to management systems at the utility
No meter reader: wireless or powerline
Smart Meters (and consumer devices)
“Interval Data” to sub-one-minute
Home Area Network and Smart Appliances
Data on individual appliances
Sometimes gateway, sometimes direct communication
Who controls the HAN gateway and where is it placed?
Interval Data
3000 data points per month for 15-minute intervals – vs. 1
Virtual biography of household activity in near real-time
Adding specific appliance data (e.g., smart dryers, PEVs) adds even more detail