New report quantifies smart grid benefits

The report focuses on “nine mechanisms by which the smart grid can reduce energy and carbon impacts associated with electricity generation and delivery.” The focus is on these areas:

• Conservation effect of consumer information and feedback systems
• Joint marketing of energy efficiency and demand response programs
• The impact of diagnostics in residential and small/midsize commercial buildings
• Measurement and verification of energy efficiency programs
• Shifting electricity generation loads to more efficient technologies
• The impact of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
• Conservation associated with voltage reduction
• Penetration of renewable energy technologies (wind and solar generation)

.