Here's an interesting article about the Smart Grid industry
by Greentech Media. The Smart Grid emerged from the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Title 13) which provided
incestives and reimbursements for protecting consumers, improving the energy performance of the Federal Government and the development of various energy solutions. Title 13 recognizes that energy
indepedence and security are complimentary halves of the same stone.
One of these goals
included the modernization of the power grid. At this time, our
electricity grid is largely unprepared to manage the high-load demands
of a rapidly digitizing economy. The smart grid is its evolving form.
It consists of smart sensors, computers, and intelligent communications
software that help manage the efficiency, delivery and use of
electricity. Smart grid companies provide these management software and
services to industrials clients. Right now, players in that industry are starting to consolidate. Even though we don't hear about them in the mainstream media, these smart grid
players and their services are in the forefront of an emerging
energy-efficient future.
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