Advances in renewable generation technologies, communications and controls, distributed generating technologies, and storage have laid the foundation for a customer-centric electricity system that is renewable, distributed, and resilient. LEARN MORE »
A smarter grid, omnidirectional flows of energy and information, and distributed generators will empower customers and increase adaptability. LEARN MORE »
Integrating pervasive information and demand-side technologies lets customers participate as ìprosumersî who both consume and produce energy. LEARN MORE »
Extensive modeling based on market price and performance data suggests that the renewable energy needed to supply 80% or more of all U.S. electricity by 2050óprobably all ultimatelyócan be captured cost-effectively (even without subsidy) and integrated reliably. LEARN MORE »
The emerging electricity system is far more varied, transparent, innovative, and entrepreneurial. LEARN MORE »
The regulatory compact, based on a fair return for providing low-cost, reliable power, must better match profit-making incentives to societal goals LEARN MORE »