Smart grid recommendations and resources

With the right choices we can can realize the smart grid's environmental promise

Over the next 10 years, utilities will have to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize our electricity grid, most of which is past the age of retirement.

By making smart investments in a "smart" green grid, we can greatly reduce our use of dirty energy and advance our energy independence and economic growth.

Benefits of the smart grid

A well-designed grid will benefit consumers, the economy and the environment.

Accelerating the clean energy revolution [PDF]
EDF is working to ensure that the electric grid is as interactive as the Internet: open to entrepreneurs and innovation, including clean, low-carbon resources.
U.S. smart grid: Finding new ways to cut carbon and create jobs [PDF]
Duke University report identifies 334 U.S. company locations in 39 states that are already developing or manufacturing products for a smart grid.
What consumers need to know about the smart grid and smart meters [PDF]
A properly designed smart grid will help households and businesses reap many economic and environmental benefits.
Choosing a smarter grid [PDF]
Presentation by Miriam Horn outlines how smart choices now can get the electric grid right for the next 50 years.

Demonstration projects

EDF is involved in smart grid development partnerships across the country.

Austin, TX: Pecan Street began in 2008 as a community collaboration to reinvent the energy system.
San Diego, CA: San Diego Gas and Electric: developing smart grid gold standard for California deployment.
Chicago, IL: Partnership to guide statewide smart grid development, including health benefits.
Charlotte, NC: Partnership to reduce energy use in downtown commercial buildings.