{"product_id":"9781587331626","title":"Smart Grid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Smart Grid: Modernizing Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Energy Independence, Storage and Security; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA); Improving Electrical Grid Efficiency, Communication, Reliability, and Resiliency; Integrating New and Renewable Energy Sources,\" part of the Government Series from TheCapitol.Net\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe electric grid delivers electricity from points of generation to consumers, and the electricity delivery network functions via two primary systems: the transmission system and the distribution system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transmission system delivers electricity from power plants to distribution substations, while the distribution system delivers electricity from distribution substations to consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grid also encompasses myriads of local area networks that use distributed energy resources to serve local loads and\/or to meet specific application requirements for remote power, municipal or district power, premium power, and critical loads protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept of a \"smart grid\" lacks a standard definition but centers on the use of advanced technology to increase the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid, from generation to transmission to distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe move to a smart grid is a move from a centralized, producer-controlled network to one that is less centralized and more consumer-interactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables informed participation by consumers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccommodates all generation and storage options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnables new products, markets, and services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides the power quality for the range of needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOptimizes asset utilization and operating efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOperates resiliently to disturbances, attacks, and disasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Department of Energy, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability is charged with orchestrating the modernization of the nation's electrical grid. The office's multi-agency Smart Grid Task Force is responsible for coordinating standards development, guiding research and development projects, and reconciling the agendas of a wide range of stakeholders, including utilities, technology providers, researchers, policymakers, and consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been charged under the Energy Independence and Security Act (P.L. 110-140, Dec. 19, 2007) with identifying and evaluating existing standards, measurement methods, technologies, and other support services to Smart Grid adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 Chapters, over 600 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete Table of Contents at www.1626SmartGrid.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCapitol.Net, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036640592112,"sku":"9781587331626","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781587331626_p0.jpg?v=1763803852","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781587331626","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}