Implementing the National Broadband Plan | Recommendations | Energy

Recommendation #148
FCC Chapter: 12.13
The federal government should continue to work with the transportation industry to safely incorporate the next generation of in-vehicle communications technology.

Recommendation #146
FCC Chapter: 12.11
The Federal Communications Commission should start a proceeding to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the communications industry.

Recommendation #144
FCC Chapter: 12.9

Status: Completed

The Department of Energy should consider consumer data accessibility policies when evaluating Smart Grid grant applications, report on states' progress toward enacting consumer data accessibility, and develop best practices guidance for states.

Recommendation #142
FCC Chapter: 12.7
States should require electric utilities to provide consumers access to, and control of, their own digital energy information, including real-time information from smart meters and historical consumption, price and bill data over the Internet. If states fail to develop reasonable policies over the next 18 months, Congress should consider national legislation to cover consumer privacy and the accessibility of energy data.