Smarter power for a smarter planet
For most of the last century, our electrical grids were a symbol of progress. But today's electrical grids reflect a time when energy was cheap, their impact on the natural environment wasn't a priority and consumers weren't even part of the equation.
As a result of inefficiencies in this system, the world's creation and distribution of electric power is wasteful.
Fortunately, our energy can be made smart. It can be managed like the complex global system it is. Smart grid projects are already helping consumers save 10% on their bills and are reducing peak demand by 15%. IBM scientists and industry experts are working on smart energy solutions around the world. Our electrical grids can be a symbol of progress again—if we imbue the entire system with intelligence. And we can.
Let's build a smarter planet.
I paraphrased this website.
I think it shows an interesting trend among corporations to superficially offer salvation solutions to a problem they will profit from even as we continue to over-consume.
We will simply be buying more "energy efficient" luxuries in slick packaging by corporations we have long trusted to "know what's best for us" as they are richer and smarter.
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