Energy grids have come a long way over the last few decades, and with advancements in computer technology, they have become smarter. Energy providers can see, retroactively, how energy has been allotted. However, looking retroactively at data has its limits. 'Smart grid' refers to a version of the energy grid that allows for real-time, two-way communication between providers and 2-way energy consumption, and self-healing capabilities. This is accomplished thrush a fusion between advanced computer technology with either new, or existing energy grids (uprooting the existing grid and replacing it with a new one is unrealistic for obvious reasons). In other words, energy grids have already become smart, and this has prevented numerous would-be blackouts. But there is room to make the grid continuously smarter.
Here is a video on smart grid technology.
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