A policy framework for the 21st century grid : enabling our secure energy future.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

National Science and Technology Council (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric power distribution--Government policy--United States.

Electric power distribution.

Electric power transmission--Government policy--United States.

Electric power transmission.

Clean energy investment--Government policy--United States.

Clean energy investment.

Clean energy industries--Government policy--United States.

Clean energy industries.

Electric power systems--Energy conservation--Government policy--United States.

Electric power systems.

Energy consumption--Government policy--United States.

Energy consumption.

Energy policy--United States.

Energy policy.

Electric power distribution--Government policy.

Electric power transmission--Government policy.

Energy consumption--Government policy.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv, 95 pages)

Other Title:

Enabling our secure energy future

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : Executive Office of the President [National Science and Technology Council], [2011]

Summary:

This report outlines policy recommendations that build upon the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Obama Administration's smart grid investments to foster long-term investment, job growth, innovation, and help consumers save money. A 21st century electric system is essential to America's ability to lead the world and create jobs in the clean-energy economy of the future. The Administration has made unprecedented investments in clean-energy technologies and grid modernization. For example, as part of the Recovery Act, the Nation invested more than $4.5 billion for electricity delivery and energy reliability modernization. This report highlights further efforts that are needed to take advantage of opportunities made possible by modern information, energy, and communications technology. It also provides a policy framework that promotes cost-effective investment, fosters innovation to spur the development of new products and services, empowers consumers to make informed decisions with better energy information, and secures the grid against cyber attacks.

Contents:

Introduction and overview

Progress to date

The path to enabling cost-effective smart grid investments

The path to unlocking innovation in the electricity sector

The path to empowering consumers and enabling informed decision making

The path to secure the grid

Continuing cooperation with states and other key stakeholders

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from PDF title screen (whitehouse.gov, viewed June 21, 2011).

"June 2011."

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

732074721