The network of electrical wires, poles and switches that powers our lights and appliances and charges our cell phones and iPods will soon undergo one of the biggest transformations in energy industry history.
More than 700,000 customers in Greater Cincinnati will be among the first to see it happen, as the nation’s century-old electric delivery system moves toward a 21st-century “smart grid.”
Think interactive meters that allow homeowners to keep track of how much energy they use daily, and to choose to use it when power costs are lowest. For utilities, think a system that spots household problems even when owners are away, and pinpoints outages faster and at less cost.
via We’re Plugging In to the Smart Grid | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com.
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