BEFI: PUTTING CENTRAL TEXAS AT FOREFRONT OF ENERGY INNOVATION

Austin American Statesman

December 30, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy recently recognized Austin’s Pecan Street Project for its visionary leadership in the development of smart-grid systems with a $10.4 million stimulus-funds award. The project will deliver electricity more efficiently to consumers using two-way digital flows that can save energy and reduce costs. It will also provide a model for a clean-energy economy in Central Texas — a key improvement because between 6 percent and 10 percent of energy is lost because grids are not sufficiently intelligent.

via Texas Energy Report: News Clips.

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