The Smart Grid Gets Smarter !!!

"With the Department of Energy finally starting to hand out the nearly $4 billion in Smart Grid grants, leaders of the ambitious project are beginning to take shape. The nationwide undertaking will incorporate an interconnected grid system monitored over the internet. The system will improve the energy efficiency and reliability of the grid by lowering peak demand and ultimately reducing energy consumption. With the venture's lofty goals, both larger and smaller firms have plenty of room in which to operate. With the first wave of grant checks being cashed, we can already spot a trend."