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Smart Energy: Increasing Energy Efficiency with Smart Grids and Sensors 

IBM can help build a smarter city by using a smart grid and smart sensors for smart energy efficiency.

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IBM's Smarter Buildings push | Green Tech - CNET News

IBM is hoping to use technology to create greener, smarter buildings. Big Blue announced Monday that it will team up with partners and customers to venture into the next phase of its Smarter Planet initiative: Smarter Buildings. The goal is to help buildings, manufacturing plants, and other facilities consume less energy and water and make them easier to operate. Announced Monday, one of IBM's new partnerships is with Johnson Controls, a manufacturer of products that optimize energy use in buildings. The two plan to combine Johnson's energy-efficient technologies with IBM's Tivoli software to offer customers a way to monitor and manage power usage, which IBM believes will cut costs. Specifically, building owners will be able to detect wasteful energy use, calculate greenhouse gas levels, and better manage the space in their buildings.

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IBM Sheds New Light on the Smart Energy Consumer

IBM Global Business Services today unveiled its new report, "Lighting the Way: Understanding the smart energy consumer," that shows consumers around the globe are willing to become more involved with managing their energy use.

The complete report on the survey, with detailed recommendations for energy companies, can be found at: http://www.ibm.com/services/gbs/lightingtheway

This area of study is not new to IBM. The company's 2007 report, "Plugging in the consumer: Utility business models for the future," also explored the radically changing relationship between consumers and energy providers. The 2007 report can be found at: www.ibm.com/energy/plugin

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