Earlier this year EnergyBiz.com gave an update the use of approx. $3.4 billion in stimulus funds going to 99 projects under the Smart Grid Investment Grant program -- the US government provides 50% of the funding there, with projects running through 2015. The remaining $4 billion in funds from ARRA are going to 32 projects in regional demonstrations. I'd like to hear what folks think of the effectiveness of these programs.

http://www.energybiz.com/magazine/article/281615/stimulating-smart-grid