Forum on Informed Investment, Technology, and Policy Pathways for the Electricity System and Interdependent Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. electricity system is undergoing a period of immense transformation – driven by the development of economical renewable energy resources across the economy and the rapid expansion of distributed technologies being connected to the grid. This Forum convenes leaders from across the electricity system to provide a trusted and balanced venue for information-sharing; gaining common understanding; and grappling with complex technical, economic, environmental, regulatory, policy, and societal changes prompted by grid modernization efforts.
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Effective, Efficient, and Informed Research, Development, and Demonstration for the Electricity System: Issue Paper
Issue Paper
·2026
The electricity system is undergoing a period of immense change in its technologies and operation. At the request of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity, this Issue Paper elevates and synthesizes insights for creating effective and efficient research, development, and demonstration...
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