CyberChallenge Northeast Utility Question

Cyber Challenge: Northeast Utility:

Cyber Challenge: Northeast Utility New Britain: Unknown

what are the benefits of Power Meter for the customer?:

what are the benefits of Power Meter for the customer?

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It’s a convenient way to check and know your electrical usage You can check it anytime and from anywhere online or from your phone Shows customers what electrical appliances are on Saving electricity helps environment Coal is burned to make electricity If America can cut back 8 percent of energy, that would be the equal of taking 8 million cars off the road

Are Distribution Management Systems compatible with Power Meter?:

Are Distribution Management Systems compatible with Power Meter?

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All DMS are compatible with power meter Google Power Meter allows customers to draw data from their utilities Home electricity consumption will be able to be seen on computer or cell phone

Does Power Meter interface with the Utility's Dms?:

Does Power Meter interface with the Utility's Dms ?

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Customer’s Power Meter will be able to send data to DMS DMS collects and analyzes data Sends data to Google who sends it to customer on cell phone or computer DMS goal: automatic restoration of more than 80% of outage minutes DMS can brings power 80% faster to your house by finding other routes through electrical wires and telephones poles

Does Power Meter offer adequate security to protect customer information and the Utilities DMS?:

Does Power Meter offer adequate security to protect customer information and the Utilities DMS?

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Offers adequate security No personal information will be shared to Google Power Meter Google Power Meter doesn’t share your Google account or personal information with utility

How would you enroll in Google Power Meter?:

How would you enroll in Google Power Meter?

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Make a Google account Get the option to enroll in Google Power Meter Activate Google Power Meter page See information on iGoogle

Can google power meter be configured to automatically send emails, text messages, or other forms of communications to customers once their power has been restored?:

Can google power meter be configured to automatically send emails, text messages, or other forms of communications to customers once their power has been restored?

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Yes, it can be configured Customers can check by mobile apps or on personal accounts from computers

Should Google Partner up with Northeast Utilities?:

Should Google Partner up with Northeast Utilities?

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Tell customers how much energy they use Customers may cut back and save money It may help save the environment Google is worldwide so this technology can be used anywhere The DMS will organize data and that will allow the company to save voltage It will then allow the utility to serve more customers and make money

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