Interest in smart grids has intensified in recent days. In addition to the $4.5bn of public money the US Government has put behind the infrastructure, the passing of the Waxman Markey bill in the House promises more support, which has at least satisfied some of the demands of the GridWise Alliance. But encouraging smart grid investment remains a challenge. This week we have published a report with the World Economic Forum exploring how to accelerate smart grid investments. Read more…