Smarter electric grid could be key to saving power

May 4, 2008 By BRIAN BERGSTEIN, AP Technology Writer Smarter electric grid could be key to saving power (AP)

George Tsapoitis displays an electric smart meter in his Milton ON home, Thursday, April 3, 2008. Tsapoitis uses his computer to visit an online control panel that configures his home's energy consumption. He chooses its temperature and which lights should be on or off at certain times of the day. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulis)

(AP) -- The glowing amber dot on a light switch in the entryway of George Tsapoitis' house offers a clue about the future of electricity.

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DGBEACH - May 05, 2008
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While I truly love the idea of smarter houses I don't think that the average North American household will be willing to shell out the money for the added equipment that could make it happen.
Here in Quebec, where our electricity is mostly produced by hydro-electric dams and is government owned, our electricity is relatively cheap ...timers are alot more cost-effective for energy conservation
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