Smart appliances may be critical to future smart-grid in U.S. – Tainted Green

Posted by Derek on July 01, 2010
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Professionals are approaching energy efficiency in a multitude of ways ranging from hybrid or electric cars to energy generated by algae. Most of those methods are focused on ways to create greener energy or making vehicles and devices more efficient. Building on that, what if devices and appliances could monitor the electric grid and make adjustments as necessary to accommodate during peak usage times?

via Smart appliances may be critical to future smart-grid in U.S. – Tainted Green.

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