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Security holes found in smart meters

Computer-security researchers say new "smart" meters that are designed to help deliver electricity more efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in previously impossible ways.

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Pepco: New grid will reduce length of outages

The Washington region's largest energy utility company plans to install new devices in area homes that it says would reduce power outages from hours to mere seconds.

Tags: Pepco , smart meters , Thomas Graham , Maryland Public Service Commission , Utility Bills , utility company , Max Smith , Paul D. Shinkman

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