Updated: UK energy firms ink Google smart meter deal

James S Murray
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First:utility to become first UK firm to provide customers with energy use data through Google's PowerMeter application

UK energy supplier first:utility has today announced a partnership with Google that will see the company integrate its smart meter service with the search giant's recently launched online PowerMeter tool....

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