Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 02/02/2010

Smart Grid Industry News Roundup: 02/02/2010

Check out some of the Smart Grid news headlines from around the industry during the last week of January:

Recovery Act Investments Provide Michigan with $83.8 Million for Smart Meters
According to 4EVRiders.org, $19.3 million has been provided to develop smart household appliances that schedule energy use for efficiency and cost-savings, as well as $5 million to upgrade the electrical grid.

Can the Smart Meter Change Consumer Behavior?
This 2^nd Green Revolution post discusses why both technological and behavioral changes are needed for smart grid technology to gain widespread acceptance.

How Much Can You Save With a Smart Meter?
This video from BBC News illustrates how much consumers stand to save each year with smart meters.

Getting Smart About the Smart Grid
Discover how smart grid technology stands to improve national security in a recent post on Security Debrief Blog.

Brand New Smart Grid Resource Introduced
IEEE has launched a new web portal for policymakers & governments to provide the latest smart grid news and information.

Check back next Tuesday for the next Smart Grid Industry News Roundup.