Consumers everywhere switching power without interruption?

Interesting and innovative
article on NY Times that looks at the potential of small customers
choosing the energy service provider without any interruption, a
technology and service provided by "Power2Switch." While price could be
the primary motivation, the choice of being able to pick energy source
(e.g. renewables) is also a compelling argument. This may become even
more significant when a common form such as RTP (retail or wholesale)
information is available.


I am sending it to the Interop TC as it may have impact on what future
looks like and how eMIX data for "energy products" may relate.


http://www.nytimes.com/external/venturebeat/2009/08/14/14venturebeat-power2switch-lets-consumers-choose-their-ele-62417.html

"Power2Switch, a young startup
bringing the energy market to the web, may just be innovative enough to
disrupt the way small businesses buy electricity. The company has
launched a web portal that gives consumers more information on energy
suppliers and empowers them to switch to a new vendor without any
interruption in service."



Thank you,

-Rish


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