GE, Silver Spring Networks, and ComEd have embarked on a new smart grid initiative that is expected to bring millions of dollars of investment to Chicago. GE will manufacture smart meters at a plant on the city’s south side.
Specifically, ComEd and GE are partnering on a $200 million contract for GE to manufacture and deliver approximately four million smart meters, which ComEd will then install for all customers beginning this September through 2021.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2013/07/16/chicago-prepares-for-citywide-smart-meter-deployment/#more-33375