Putting consumers in control of Europe’s smart grid

As the European Union develops its smart grid plans, some key strategic decisions must be made — especially regarding how to involve consumers as active players in the energy market.

Earlier this month the European Parliament held a lunch debate on saving energy in buildings and putting customers in control. Several industry players and consumer groups presented their views on demand response, demand management, and how to avoid running power plants unnecessarily (or building new ones)…

Full post by Alicia Carrasco: EU smart grid: putting consumers in control