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DoE puts out call for $3.9B in smart grid projects

June 24, 2009

Market watcher Parks Associates estimates four million smart meters have been deployed in the U.S. to date, though many have not been enabled for two-way communications. An estimated 50 million could be installed in five years, the group said.

"Its been going faster than anticipated in part as a result of government stimulus funds," said Bill Ablondi, a Parks researcher.

From the article, "DoE puts out call for $3.9B in smart grid projects" by Rick Merritt

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