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Information technology (IT) makes the smart grid possible. It is also a major driver of energy efficiency. As utilities work toward building smart grids with IT, they are turning to smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure as a key first step in adding intelligence to energy networks. The smart meter brings utilities into the home, where battle lines are being drawn as traditional home-based IT players (such as telecom and security companies) already have a foothold in this market.
Chris Kim (Tue,) studied this question.