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Moving Forward on Smart Grid

Nov. 30, 2009

Lexington Institute

Rebecca L. Grant

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This white paper discusses what a smart grid is by comparing the grid today and the grid of tomorrow. The paper also describes quest for renewables and smart grid's role in energy independence, together with roles of electric vehicles and policy and prospects in the context of the smart grid.

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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