There are a few undeniable facts about our electrical grid. It is old, outdated, inflexible, and a regulatory nightmare. All these facts leave the grid completely unprepared to handle alternative energy sources, any sort of real "smart" upgrade, or increasing demand in current form.
Most of these shortfalls have been covered up over the past two years as demand dropped a significant amount. But as the economy begins to strengthen and power usage returns, there are a few ways investors can invest in growing grid demand.
Building the grid
If we're going to upgrade the grid, the first thing we need is a construction crew to build transmission lines and other upgrades. MYR Group
Making the grid smarter
Demand response is one of the easiest and most effective ways to control energy demand, and utilities around the world are starting to use it on a larger scale. Comverge
Own the grid
Of course if you want to invest in the grid, why not just buy the whole thing? National Grid
All of these companies should stay busy as we update our electrical grid, make it "smarter" and prepare for the transition to new fuel sources. Which company is your favorite? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
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