The Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has raised the bar for smart meter projects.
Grant or no grant, UtiliPoint International feels that utilities looking for investment approval must now meet the raised expectations of customer and regulatory organizations for Smart Grid projects.
via DOE raises the bar for Smart Grid initiatives.
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