What is Smart Grid?
The SMART GRID is the evolution of our current electrical grid, using new technology to optimize the conservation and delivery of power. All told, the smart grid promises to increase the efficiency of today’s system by around 9% by 2030, saving more than 400 billion kilowatt-hours each year. That’s huge. That means we could save $42 billion in year 1 and as we keep saving energy, its value each year only increases.
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Road Trip
70 million road trips around the world
With the smart grid's yearly energy savings, you could drive an electric car 1.7 trillion miles, which would take you around the world several million times and would likely void the warranty.
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The Fridge
199 million years of refrigerator use
The total energy saved by the smart grid in just 12 months could run your fridge through several Ice Ages.
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Stay Frosty
378 million cool, comfy homes
The yearly energy the smart grid saves could air-condition 378,000,000 homes. Or about 2 million of those 102,000-square-foot neighborhood superstores.
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The Meter
$585 per household
A recent study estimated that modernizing today's grid could mean nearly $600 in direct bill savings for the average household each year.
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JFK to Paris
7.6 million round-trip flights
The $42 billion in annual smart grid energy savings could buy you several lifetimes' worth of air travel from JFK airport to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Those aren't economy-class seats, either.
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Solar Power
Secures America’s energy independence
In five years, solar power has generated enough clean energy to power 1.2 million households. Smart grid makes renewable power feasible.
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Vegas Baby!
423 billion kilowatt-hours per year
The energy saved by the smart grid is enough to power Las Vegas. 207 times over.
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SECC Smart Grid on Twitter
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Anthony talks about how his Smart Meter helps him make intelligent decisions
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Bill shows how Smart Meters are a step in the direction to energy independence
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Ian and Sandra talk about how Smart Meters help them with their large family
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Ken talks about how his Smart Meter helps him monitor his energy usage
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Ruth talks about her Smart Meter pilot program
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Tiffany explains the benefits of Smart Meters to Frank
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Dan's Smart Meter give him a bird's eye view of energy usage
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Leigh's Smart Meter helps her save money year round
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Smart Grid helps Patricia use energy more wisely
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