Since the massive blackout that wracked the east coast of the United States and large parts of Canada back in 2003, there has been a tremendous amount of conversation about the development of a "smart grid" that will provide a safe, reliable, efficient and resilient energy infrastructure.

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There has been tremendous development in the town which means that people can go there and stay in a beautiful place and they can go skiing.

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