THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE SMART GRID IS TO OPTIMIZE THE DELIVERY OF ELECTRICITY. Adding sensors, controls and intelligence allows us to pack as much energy as possible into existing pipes. Across the U.S., many utilities have already implemented or are in the process of implementing smart technologies into their transmission, distribution and customer systems. The U.S. Congress is now funding investments intended to make the grid intelligent and to solve critical energy issues. The authorized funding of the EISA Title 13, enacted in December 2007, has appropriated US$11 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fund projects for "clean, efficient American energy."
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