Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities

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The book explores the urgent need to modernize U.S. utilities in response to climate change and energy security challenges. It highlights the potential of the Smart Grid to transform utility-customer relationships and examines the trade-offs between large-scale and localized power sources. The author discusses strategies for utilities to adapt and thrive amidst significant investment requirements without relying on increased sales. This Anniversary Edition features insights from industry experts and includes a new afterword by the author, providing contemporary assessments of the energy landscape.