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Understanding the Smart Grid

June 30, 2008

U.S. Department of Energy, National EnergyTechnology Laboratory

Joe Miller

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This presentation provides background information about the smart grid and the need to modernize the grid. This presentation also defines the smart grid, the value proposition, how we get there, and information on some of the barriers.


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