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Smartgrid Pilot in Worcester, Massachusetts

Submitted by james on 05/02/2009
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Worcester, Massachusetts to be pilot site for "Smartgrid"
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http://www.nationalgridus.com/aboutus/a3-1_news2.asp

In an effort to alleviate the alarming energy infrastructure problems plaguing much of the United States, National Grid and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities plan to develop New England's first and largest "smart-grid" in Worcester, MA.  The initial pilot project will serve approximately 15,000 customers, leading Worcester's energy infrastructure closer to:

* Optimum energy transfer efficiency

* Less centralized dependence on operations and power sources

* Allowing consumers to easily access energy as well as put energy they generate (solar, wind, geothermal) back onto the grid

* Becoming more resistant to national security threats by de-centralizing power sources and information centers

Their Description: 

National Grid and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities plan to develop and build New England's first and largest "smart-grid" in Worcester, MA.  The initital pilot will serve aproximately 15,000 customers and will be a revolutionary first step inbringing an old and worn electrical infrastructure up to modern technology.

Contact: 

<p><span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search">National Grid</span></span><br />
<span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search">939 Southbridge St<br />
Worcester, MA 01610<br />
(508) 860-6000</span></span></p>

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