STATE OF THE SMART GRID

The GridWise Alliance reports on the state of smart grid
February 23, 2012 (SmartGrid Consumer Collaborative)

…Realizing the Value of an Optimized Electric Grid [explores the current state of the nation’s power grid…[details] the real-world benefits of a modernized electric system and] is aimed at federal and state regulators. Findings showcase the ways in which grid initiatives are already leading to improvements in electric reliability, energy savings, customer engagement, and more…"

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"The report is underpinned by case studies…[Success stories include a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption resulting from Pacific Gas & Electric’s energy efficiency program; a 47 percent reduction in the average duration of power interruptions for Southern California Edison customers; and a 9 percent reduction in overall energy consumption following Oklahoma Gas and Electric’s (OG&E) implementation of demand response…[It also] reminds of the challenges that persist, including technology readiness; market readiness and risks; realization of potential benefits; impacts of financial support; and customer engagement…"