1. Smart Grid Transforming the energy market

3. Distribution and transmission

4. Understanding the technology and business models is critical

5. Utilities, transportation agencies and ancillary industries will be transformed

7. Self-sustaining solutions to meet present needs without compromising future generations and their needs

8. Flexible implementation to provide more choicesPlug-in Vehicle Demand Response Fossil Fuels Nuclear Solar Wind Zero Energy Home Distributed Utility

10. Integration of products, processes and policies on both sides of the meter

12. Leverage the benefit of government-funded initiatives

13. Participate in a new multi-disciplinary area with a short timeframe to commercialization

15. End-to-end collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach

16. Access to test beds of all scales and new products

17. Nano to macroSchool of Architecture School of Law

18. Smart Grid Ultimate goal: Clean, resilient, domestic, abundant, secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy