Stories Tagged as
Smart grid
Getting power back to millions in Florida won't be easy
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Scott Tong
Sep 11, 2017
The country has a 100-year-old grid system and more frequent extreme storms, reporter Scott Tong says. Will the state "build back better"?
Smart houses vulnerable to virtual intruders
by
Molly Wood
Jul 30, 2013
As the web of Internet-connected devices expands, so do the security risks.
This smart grid can save power -- and lives
Jul 11, 2013
The U.S. power grid needs upgrading to manage all the stresses on it. The Army is testing a much smaller grid that cut fuel use in half, saving soldiers' lives.
Why we need to build a smart grid -- fast
by
Molly Wood
Apr 12, 2012
A new book details our fragile electrical system. Plus, Shakespeare broken down and 3D chocolate printing.