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• 18 Jul 08
  

  Hans De Keulenaer

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  • The idea is to create a common set of communication protocols and data formats that utilities and smart-grid start-ups can adhere to.
  • The benefit of a more intelligent infrastructure is that load can be curtailed as needed and problems spotted more quickly. By flattening out spikes in demand, utilities may not need to build new power plants, which are expensive and opposed in some places for environmental and health reasons.
• 15 Jul 08
  

  Colin Bennett

  The idea is to create a common set of communication protocols and data formats that utilities and smart-grid start-ups can adhere to.

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• 14 Jul 08
  

  Krispijn Beek

  IBM has broad green-tech intentions, branching from energy-efficient data centers to cutting-edge solar cell technology. Now IBM prepares a technical "framework" to accelerate new technology integration into the electricity grid and make it smart.

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