Books

In 2008 DOE sponsored the publication of The Smart Grid: An Introduction, the first book of its kind to clearly and concisely explore the nature, challenges, opportunities, and necessity of Smart Grid implementation.

Image of seven book covers labeled The Smart Grid: An Introduction, Consumer Advocates, Utilities, Technology Providers, Regulators, Environmental Groups, Policy Makers, and Regulators.

Although the Smart Grid should be of interest to anyone who has ever flipped on a light switch, the U.S. Department of Energy has identified six stakeholder groups whose active involvement is required to realize a smarter grid. They are Utilities, Environmental Groups, Technology Providers, Regulators, Policymakers and Consumer Advocates.

DOE has recently supported the publication of six Smart Grid stakeholder books, one dedicated to each of these groups. Within their pages, stakeholders will learn about the barriers and opportunities relative to Smart Grid adoption; discover how several stakeholders from every stakeholder group have already taken significant steps to put projects in place; and see how consensus is being achieved as various stakeholders align behind the need for a Smart Grid, if not agreeing on the steps needed to get there.