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National Grid unveils ‘smartest’ smart meters yet

Posted by Derek on April 23, 2010
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The smart meters, developed by National Grid’s metering business OnStream, can communicate with similarly equipped ‘smart’ appliances to turn them on and off remotely using wireless Bluetooth technology. The smart meters could help consumers reduce energy bills by running home appliances, such as washing machines and tumble dryers, at times when energy is cheapest.

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Smart grid: An ax for energy use, or just a scalpel? | Efficiency

Posted by Derek on February 03, 2010
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Is the smart grid nearly as smart as the hype around it says? It depends on whether you expect the technology to ax energy consumption and carbon emissions … or whether you think it’ll act more like a scalpel.

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