"Smart grid has just as much opportunity behind it as internet and PC areas."
~ Russ Landon, Canaccord Adams
"We will look back in 10 years and see that it (the Smart Grid) is something more (than we see today)."
~ Vicki Trees, Landis+Gyr
"The consumer is the starting point. GE is approaching it in terms of consumer education, enlightenment and engagement. GE’s 1st super bowl ad was about the smart grid…this is about igniting a conversation… the ad sited five of our utility partners."
~ Linda Boff, GE
"We surveyed 1000 U.S. and 1000 U.K. consumers... were surprised and
pleased to find 73% of U.S. and U.K. users would like to know more. 3
in 5 say they will change their behavior with adoption. Top benefits
they know are lowering bills and being energy efficient."
~ Linda Boff, GE
"The technology in mechanical meters is older than a rotary phone."
~ Chris Schien, Oncor
"We are gong to create the demand for dynamic pricing. Create the awareness, the ...demand. How do you enable this conversation that is just getting started?"
~ Linda Boff, GE
"The killer app is the plug in vehicle... when the consumer plugs it in at night it becomes a wind energy storage device, and I don’t think that is far off."
~ Chris Schien, Oncor
"We were recently out polling voters 18+ in the U.S and a trend of 'the mindful consumer' emerged in the wake of the financial crisis... there is a real consciousness (around being) in control. It is related to saving money and also to personal sustainability... how much energy you use."
~ Linda Boff, GE
"This industry will ultimately create value, not having cost value, and will have enabled a whole new set of capabilities… be patient."
~ Russ Landon, Canaccord Adams
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