RED HERRING California OKs BPL: "California OKs BPL
State gives power utilities the go-ahead to send data traffic over its electricity distribution network.
April 28, 2006
The slowly evolving broadband over power lines (BPL) market got a much-needed shot in the arm late Thursday as the California Public Utilities Commission gave the technology its official blessing.
The blessing came a day after the U.S. Congress included an amendment in its controversial Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement (COPE) Act of 2006 requiring the FCC to study the interference potential of BPL systems.
The California PUC gave its nod to electric utilities and other companies in the state that wish to begin BPL projects, but laid down ground rules designed to protect ratepayers and secure the power distribution system.
The guidelines allow for third parties to invest in and operate BPL systems, placing the control of the BPL network in the hands of companies with specialized knowledge of the technology."
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