Monday, February 23, 2009

Envisioning a new, interconnected energy system

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20090222_Envisioning_a_new__interconnected_energy_system.html
PHILA INQUIRER: The smart grid will rely on two-way communications, perhaps with data carried over the power lines themselves. That data can tell a manufacturer to ratchet back its operations as demand peaks - something that already happens through intermediaries that sell so-called "demand response" into today's electrical system. The smart grid will make such demand response widespread.