CURRENT provides electric utilities a Smart Grid solution that increases the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid while reducing the environmental impact of electric usage. CURRENT’s scalable solution combines advanced sensing technology with low latency IP based communications and enterprise analysis software and related services to provide location-specific, real-time actionable data that is easily integrated into a utility’s existing IT infrastructure.

Utilities around the world are using the CURRENT Smart Grid™ solution. In the United States, Xcel Energy is using CURRENT’s technology in its SmartGridCity™ project in Boulder, Colorado, the nation's first fully integrated Smart Grid community. CURRENT is also a participant in several European Union-sponsored projects, including one led by Iberdrola, the world’s 4th largest electric utility, to expand the use Smart Grid technology to benefit electric utilities and residents of the European Union.

CURRENT, a private company, was founded in 2000 and has blue chip investors including EnerTech Capital, Google Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Liberty Associated Partners (an investment partnership between Liberty Media Corporation and the Berkman family) among others. CURRENT's progress has been recognized by several awards including the World Economic Forum 2009 Technology Pioneer for its innovation, impact on business and society, future growth and sustainability, proven concept and visionary leadership; the GoingGreen East 50 Top GreenTech Companies; the Dow Jones 2008 Ten Most Innovative Clean Tech Companies in Europe; the 2006 Platts' "Global Energy Commercial Technology of the Year" for its technology in relation to emissions reduction, practicality, reliability and overall commercial success; and the Red Herring's 2006 "Top 100 North America."