Articles and Fact Sheets

Learn more about the Smart Grid from these articles and fact sheets. The following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

 

Because a reliable, high-speed, integrated communication system is the backbone of the Smart Grid, broadband over power line has been identified as a viable technology. (June 2010)

 

This article addresses the future ability of electric utilities to find and isolate faults and then restore service—in record time and without human intervention. (March 2009)

 

This article summarizes the case for Title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). (April 2008)

 

This article is part of a series of discussions about how different mindsets look at grid modernization. (March 2008)

 

This article is part of a series of discussions on how different mindsets look at grid modernization. (March 2008)

 

This article provides information about the large-scale demonstration programs authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (May 2008)

 

This article addresses how to involve stakeholder groups—including legislators, regulators, utilities, consumers, vendors, and academia—and generate the passion needed to create a modern grid in the United States

Research on the Characteristics of a Modern Grid by the NETL Modern Grid Strategy Team These articles are part of an Energy Central series on the seven principal characteristics of the modern grid.

 

• Article 1 of 7: Motivates and Includes the Consumer (PDF 101 KB)

• Article 2 of 7: Accommodates All Generation and Storage Options (PDF 164 KB)

• Article 3 of 7: Enables Markets (PDF 300 KB)

• Article 4 of 7: Optimizes Asset Utilization and Operates Efficiently (PDF 79 KB)

• Article 5 of 7: Power Quality for the Digital Economy (PDF 478 KB)

• Article 6 of 7: Operates Resiliently Against Attack and Natural Disaster (PDF 95 KB)

• Article 7 of 7: Anticipates and Responds to Disturbances (Self-Heal) (PDF 34 KB)

 

This article outlines the steps toward the Smart Grid. (June 2008)

 

This article addresses the role of the Smart Grid in rural America. (October 2008)

 

This article identifies which groups are investing in the energy technology space. (October 2008)

 

This article examines Smart Grid deployment over a 15- to 20-year period.

 

This article covers several major drivers/concerns that will help shape the future electric system. (August 2008)

 

This article explores the value of distributed generation and why utilities have largely overlooked the untapped potential of these resources. (October 2008)

 

This fact sheet explains the basics of the Smart Grid. (March 2009)

 

This article covers the environmental benefits of the Smart Grid. (November 2008)