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grid pilot project debuting at University of Washington Most
people who pay their own energy bills know that power is
expensive. But where it’s coming from and how much it costs is
often more mysterious. That could change if technology that’s
part of a demonstration project at the University of Washington
catches on. It’s co funded by the US Department of Energy. The
U-dub is the largest of 16 demo sites creating a new Pacific
Northwest Smart Grid. It's a regional system that will empower
consumers and utilities with information about their
electricity. The $178-million project spans 5 western states. At
the U-dub, grad students in the school of