Acquisition Enhances GE Global Smart Grid Software Solutions (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2010/02/c7799.html) (www.newswire.ca, August 2, 2010)

“GE (NYSE: GE) made a major step forward with its worldwide commitment to improve the ways we make, move and consume electricity with the acquisition of SNC-Lavalin’s Energy Control Systems (ECS) business and its network management and control software. ECS software is already improving the reliability, efficiency and carbon profile for 300 million people on six continents. ”

…”By adding the flow of information to the flow of power, we can help utilities be more reliable and efficient. We can help consumers understand and manage their electricity usage. And we can help regulators and governments devise strategies to improve how to cost-effectively ensure reliable energy for everyone who needs it. That’s the power of the new grid GE is building today.”