The Internet of Things means everything is now starting to become intelligent, and connected. Soon our devices will be able to listen for pricing signals on the electricity grid, and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
This shift has profound implications for grid stability, energy security, and climate change.
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"we agree that deep cuts in global emissions are
required... so as to hold the increase in global
temperature below 2 ̊C."
2009 Copenhagen Climate Accord
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I could imagine a smart garage where I would plug in my car and
the computer handles it. I could even make money by cost
shifting.... It solves energy security, energy prices and job
creation...and by the way, climate change.
Eric Schmidt
Exec Chair Google