Markey Looking To Legislate Portions Of National Broadband Plan

Rep Ed Markey (D-MA), who was responsible for inserting the requirement for a national broadband report into the stimulus bill, has already introduced a bill to mandate to elements of that plan. The bill's aim is to insure accessibility to and privacy of energy data, and to develop national standards for accessibility.

"We've gone from the black rotary dial phone to the Blackberry, but when it comes to electricity information, we still have to dial-up our utilities and ask for information," said Rep Markey. "With my e-KNOW bill and a new, American-built Smart Grid, the same people who work on killer apps for an iPhone will now help you know how much energy you use from your iFridge, iStove, or IToaster."