Ideas change everything

Weaving a strong smart grid

Lorie Wigle |

TED@Intel

• March 2013

Integrating disparate national electricity systems into a smart grid allows us to integrate renewable energy, be more efficient and empower consumers to use power wisely. But as we add intelligence to these systems, we introduce a vulnerability into it as well. Lorie Wigle outlines a new project to protect these complex and vital grids from attack.

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Integrating disparate national electricity systems into a smart grid allows us to integrate renewable energy, be more efficient and empower consumers to use power wisely. But as we add intelligence to these systems, we introduce a vulnerability into it as well. Lorie Wigle outlines a new project to protect these complex and vital grids from attack.

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About the speaker

Lorie Wigle

Eco-technologist

Lorie Wigle is on a mission to remove the vulnerabilities of the electricity grid. As the general manager of Intel’s eco-technology office, Wigle focuses on the positive environmental impact of Intel’s products. Her work on new business opportunities from use of Intel technologies to address environmental challenges led to the effort on smart grid. She works with policymakers while also playing leadership roles in the Climate Savers Computing Initiative and The Green Grid.

About TED Institute

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