With a smart grid, he said, on windy days a province like Nova Scotia could encourage higher electricity use, as it has a higher proportion of wind generation in its mix than eight other provinces ...

Smart meters could help strengthen Prince Edward Island's electrical grid, but none have been installed on the Island and it will take years after the work begins to complete the transition.

Paria Shirani: “As the smart grid gets bigger, so does the attack surface.” With a flick of the switch, we have power to heat our homes and operate our businesses … until we don’t. Witness Ukraine in ...