In this episode of M2M Radio, host Peggy Smedley sits down with three industry leaders shaping the future of the smart grid:

• Bob Highley – Chairman, ZigBee Alliance
• Ed May – Director of Business Development, Advanced Metering & Smart Grid, Itron
• Paula Campbell – Director, Edison SmartConnect Program Office, Southern California Edison

Together, they discuss how ZigBee's open wireless standard, Itron's OpenWay smart metering system, and Southern California Edison's ambitious SmartConnect program are working hand-in-hand to deploy 5 million smart meters across Southern California — and what it means for energy efficiency, demand response, and a cleaner grid.

Topics covered:

• The origins of the ZigBee–Itron–SCE partnership
• How smart meters enable real-time energy monitoring for customers
• Southern California Edison's clean energy strategy and four-pillar approach
• The role of ZigBee Smart Energy in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
• NIST smart grid interoperability standards
• How customers can save money and reduce their carbon footprint

Resources mentioned:

• ZigBee Alliance: zigbee.org
• Itron: itron.com
• Southern California Edison SmartConnect: sce.com/smartconnect
• M2M Magazine: m2mmag.com | m2mpremier.com

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