National Broadband Plan Crucial For ‘Smart’ Power Grids

Posted by Derek on March 08, 2010
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A federal plan to wire the entire United States with high-speed Internet access will be key to creating a nationwide “smart” power grid for reducing wasted electricity, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski recently provided a preview of the National Purposes Update, a document that identifies opportunities for broadband deployment to improve health care, education, employment and energy efficiency.

via National Broadband Plan Crucial For ‘Smart’ Power Grids.

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