Energy companies around the world are worried. They’ve been tasked to deliver a “smart grid” — one that is able to control consumer appliances , cut costs and boost efficiency while managing the distribution of power.
A source (who shall remain nameless) who works at one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers recently told Greenbang how utility companies are finding it hard to see where they can make any money from the smart grid. It encourages people to use less electricity — and if they don’t, it does it for them, keeping the costs down all the way. And it means a big overhaul of infrastructure.
via Why Cisco is feeling so smart | Efficiency.
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