The Neglected Consumer: The Case of the Smart Meter Rollout in the Netherlands
Renewable Energy Law and Policy (RELP) 2011/4, p. 269-282 (ISSN 1869-4942)
24 Pages Posted: 18 May 2012
Date Written: November 26, 2011
Abstract
Smart metering is an important tool in support of the transition to decentralized renewable energy production. However, the introduction of such a new tool requires careful preparation in order to convince people to accept it in their homes. The Dutch experience shows, that smart metering is up for failure when the technical and commercial aspects are considered to be more important than the interests of the end users. This paper examines the procedural and material prerequisites to engineer standards for smart metering in such a way that the interests of all parties involved are reflected in the outcome.
Keywords: Smart Grid, Smart Meter, Standardization, NEN-standards
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