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The Modern Grid Strategy: A Vision for The Smart Grid

May 31, 2009

U.S. Department of Energy, National EnergyTechnology Laboratory

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This report describes the rationale behind the smart grid. It provides a vision for the power system and the milestones necessary to achieve the goals towards the smart grid of the 21st century.

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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