Should Government Subsidize Renewable Energy Sources?

[Helium] Yes: Subsidies Are Key To Alternative Energy Development. Yes, governments in Canada, the U.S. and other developed countries should subsidize the development of renewable energy sources. And the sooner the better.This article will first discuss the manner in which the ecological appropriateness of technologies is judged.

No: Renewable energy alternatives such as solar panels, wind turbines and ethanol provide consumers, communities and countries with a viable way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on non-renewable resources, particularly oil. At the same time, investing in renewable energy solutions could create an economic boom, as private enterprises are jumping onboard the ‘green’ wagon in a race to create the best renewable energy technologies at the lowest prices.

Here’s how Siemens Energy is thinking about cybersecurity for the grid

Siemens Energy is working to support an asset-agnostic environment that protects the electric grid from modern cybersecurity threats.
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Sense smart meter software gives utilities a real-time look at the grid edge

Sense software embedded in smart meters can help utilities get a better look at the grid edge, as CEO Mike Phillips explains at DTECH.