The Future of Electric Power in the United States: Proceedings Of A Workshop

By: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and Board on Energy and Environmental Systems and Committee on the Future of Electric Power in the U.S.

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Synopsis: Electric power is essential for the lives and livelihoods of all Americans, and the need for electricity that is safe, clean, affordable, and reliable will only grow in the decades to come. At the request of Congress and the Department of Energy, the National Academies convened a committee of experts to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. grid and how it might evolve in response to advances in new energy technologies, changes in demand, and future innovation. The Future of Electric Power in the United States presents an extensive set of policy and funding recommendations aimed at modernizing the U.S. electric system. The report addresses technology development, operations, grid architectures, and business practices, as well as ways to make the electricity system safe, secure, sustainable, equitable, and resilient.