“Amsterdam kicked off the initial phase of its Smart City program,” according to Earth2Tech.  The goal is to implement  smart technology into its electricity system and the city has selected Accenture, a consulting firm to work on development, management, and implementation of  smart energy grid technology. 

They will start with ” smart meters” and they are slated to “oversee the analysis and use of data gleaned from the smart grid buildout, and support other carbon-reducing projects.”

Smart meters will be designed for in-home energy displays, shopping districts, trams, and lighting.  Additionally ships “will be connected to the electric grid for power when docked.”

Justin Moresco reporting on the project said, ” Financial details weren’t disclosed.”