Until smart pricing evolves to match smart meters, consumers are unlikely to cut their energy use much, and greenhouse gas reductions--an additional advantage that has been promised to result from the smart grid--will likely be minimal.

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Smart grids help match energy demand to changeable supply, from wind for example.

BBC: New Smart Grid strategy unveiled

The new Seagate Wireless Plus now also includes a 10-hour battery life to match that of most tablets and smart phones.

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