SCE is investing $1.5 billion to develop a smart grid by 2020 to help meet renewable energy and emissions reduction goals. The smart grid will integrate renewable energy, storage, electric vehicles and demand response programs. It will empower customers through smart meters and use automation, sensors and monitoring to optimize grid operations and integrate new technologies like renewable energy and storage. SCE's strategy focuses on collaborating with partners to develop and adopt emerging technologies to deliver environmental and customer benefits.