Earlier this month, Greentech Media released their “Top Ten Utility Smart Grid Deployments in North America.”  These are utilities that deserve recognition—while most experts agree that bringing the transformative power of information technology to the grid is critical to achieving a clean, low-carbon economy,  being an early adopter means carrying a certain amount of risk.  A utility’s willingness to take on this risk demonstrates a long-term commitment to its customers.  EDF is championing well-designed smart grids as the path to abundant, cheaper and cleaner energy.  Because utilities will be responsible for building and operating this new “energy internet,” our push for smart grid innovation has led to productive partnerships with several of Greentech Media’s top ten.

via When Utilities Embrace The Smart Grid, Customers And The Environment Win.

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