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This report discusses grid modernization throughout the US.
Grid modernization is a broad term, lacking a universally accepted definition. In this report, the authors use the term grid modernization broadly to refer to actions making the electricity system more resilient, responsive, and interactive. Specifically, in this report grid modernization includes legislative and regulatory actions addressing: (1) smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure, (2) utility business model reform, (3) regulatory reform, (4) utility rate reform, (5) energy storage, (6) microgrids, and (7) demand response.
In addition to The 50 States of Grid Modernization, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center publishes additional quarterly reports called The 50 States of Solar and The 50 States of Electric Vehicles. Previous editions of these reports are available for download here.
This wired.com article discusses the impact that moving towards electric cars will have on our energy infrastructure. the story says: “Today’s grid would likely fail catastrophically if the entire US car fleet immediately made the switch to running on electricity.” But, in reality, there is plenty of time for the electric grid to adapt.
Jimmy Carter created the Energy Department to achieve U.S. energy independence. The only thing achieved was mass employment for Washington bureaucrats who produce no energy. In researching the department, one discovers that the Energy Group operates numerous ‘research laboratories.’ In 2014 it employed just over 12,000 Federal Employees and spent some $27 billion.
The UK’s network of charging points is too fragmented and expensive, writes Alan Gavurin. Photograph: Miles Willis/Getty Images/Go Ultra Low.While it is good news for the environment that UK sales of electric cars are rising (Report, 7 February) this trend is unlikely to really take off while we have such a disjointed and shortsighted policy regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.