Upgrading our nation’s electricity infrastructure has the potential to reduce costly capital investments (costs that get passed on to us) and increase energy efficiency (more bang for your buck is always appreciated!).
As technology advances and environmental issues rotate into the spotlight of 24 / 7 news coverage and dinner table conversations, smart grid solutions will continue to have a growing impact on our lives. This is especially true as the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that the demand for electricity will increase 30 percent from 2008 to 2035 – or about 1 percent a year.
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Author: Jeremy Gross