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.

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.The following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

• The Smart Grid: An Introduction – How a Smarter Grid Works as an Enabling Engine
• Consumer Advocates – What the Smart Grid Means to Americans
• Environmental Groups – How the Smart Grid Promotes a Greener Future
• Policymakers – What a Smart Grid Means to Our Nation’s Future
• Regulators – What the Smart Grid Means to You and the People You Represent
• Technology Providers – What the Smart Grid Means to America’s Future
• Utilities – What the Smart Grid Means to You and the People You Serve