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David Cameron launched plans to create a low carbon economy in a live webcast.

The policies outlined in the live webcast include:

• An electricity internet – to add computing intelligence to electricity networks by introducing a smart grid and the use of smart meters in homes. This will allow demand and supply to be intelligently managed, and pave the way for large-scale use of renewable energy sources.
• A system of feed-in tariffs – to create a decentralised energy revolution by paying people who produce energy from renewable resources
• A new national recharging network – this will enable Britain to lead the world in replacing traditional cars with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
• New low carbon energy sources – to enable biogas, methane produced from farm and food wastes, to replace up to 50% of our residential gas heating
• Low carbon buildings, transport and commerce – including a new entitlement for every home to be fitted with up to £6,500 of energy efficient improvements

The Energy Retail Association in the UK have launched a Smart Metering Projects Map which pinpoints smart metering projects across Europe and the rest of the World on a Google Map.

With climate change powering the green agenda, utilities are faced with increasing regulation to reduce energy consumption. Developing new services can help to make up some of the lost revenues. But to succeed, utilities need to be able to control the grid more intelligently and help customers manage their personal consumption. Logica have led the way with award-winning smart metering projects. Take a look at their Smart Metering for Dummies eBook.