Upgraded power grids could help consumers reduce energy use and give utilities ability to better manage power generation and demand.
Power grids aren’t often the subject of heated debate. Most consumers don’t think about electricity unless it fails. But today’s rising prices and environmental concerns have put a bright spotlight on power – how it’s made, marketed, used.
via Smart grids boost energy efficiency | Microsoft Feature | OnWindows.com.
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