Working in energy technology one can’t possibly ignore the transformative role that the current Administration is having on the promotion of clean technology. We have been lucky to have a window into some of the great work happening at the Department of Energy as the agency commissioned the Cleantech Group to produce a new Smart Grid research study. The report, announced today at the GridWise Global Forum by Energy Secretary Chu himself, is a comprehensive review of the Smart Grid Vendor Ecosystem.
From the introduction to the report: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Smart Grid investments, and broader package of $11B for grid-related projects, did not, and will not alone, solve the hurdles that stand in the way of smart grid deployments. However, this significant infusion of capital and – perhaps equally as important – sense of urgency and attention has proven to be an important catalyst in the development of the smart grid ecosystem. There are a myriad of industry associations, standards development organizations, government agencies, and policy think tanks actively providing critical input into the future of the grid, shaping standards via the NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, convening
The complete report is available for download at the following link: http://www.cleantech.com/smartgridvendorreport
