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The Modern Grid Strategy: The Transmission Smart Grid Imperative

Aug. 31, 2009

U.S. Department of Energy, National EnergyTechnology Laboratory

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This report describes the transmission challenges faced in the modernization of the grid along with descriptions on the 5 key technology areas of Integrated Communications (IC), sensing and measurements, advanced control methods, advanced components and improved interfaces and decision support.

The Department of Energy's Office of Electricity (OE) recognizes that our nation's sustained economic prosperity, quality of life, and global competitiveness depends on an abundance of secure, reliable, and affordable energy resources. OE leads the Department of Energy's efforts to ensure a resilient, and flexible electricity system in the United States. Learn more about OE >>

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