The United States if not there yet if the ideal for the electricity sector is seamless integration of energy, power markets, incentives and information.
A Powerpoint from the U.S. Department of Energy gives an idea how complex the challenge is. One difficulty is how to move power within a network that was built with specific limitations – one example cited recently is lack of storage. The complexity increases all the time as short-term circumstances bring changes in transmission, distribution and market design.
To bring the smart grid to life, the federal government is asking for input as it retools its approach.
