5 Benefits of Vermont’s Smart Grid

Late last month IBM and the Vermont Electric Power Company, the state’s transmission company that serves all Vermont utilities, announced a collaboration to build the first statewide smart grid in the country.

A smarter grid in Vermont means faster disaster recovery and more secure electric service. It means delivering a greener and more secure tomorrow. And it means that Vermonters are once again proving their mettle is made stronger by a deep green streak. Other states would do well to take note of Vermont’s experience and how they can reap the same benefits.

By Guido Bartels

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