Emissions plan under review by White House

The EPA's ruling is part of President Obama's strategy to reduce carbon emissions by 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020.

Smart grid investments in particular are critical for achieving emissions reduction goals and supporting operational changes that the new ruling would bring about. These strategies will enhance the resilience of energy networks and help reduce the costs and strain that the elimination of coal-fueled and other high-impact power plants could bring. Optimization through investments in enhanced technology, such as terminal servers, smart meters and serial to Ethernet converters, will ensure stability as the energy industry moves forward.

While opponents may argue against the EPA's new ruling, these changes are essential for the sustainability of the market, and utilities need to carefully consider their next steps as they invest in advanced technologies.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.