Saturday, April 26, 2003
It's possible to send Internet signals over a power grid.
Electricity and broadband Internet service can travel on a single line because their frequencies don't interfere with each other. Devices installed on the electrical grid inject the data from the Internet's fiber-optic lines into an electrical power line after it has left a power station. Computers can then be connected to the Internet through electrical outlets.
Proponents of the technology are trying to impress the Federal Communications Commission that it is workable. A prototype service is being tested in about 70 homes each in Potomac, MD and Cincinnati. Pepco plans to offer the service in the fall.
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Powerline Internet is closer
