Consortium for electric reliability technology solutions. Grid of the future211 white paper: The Federal role in electric system R and D during a time of 211 industry transition: an application of scenario analysis

摘要

This white paper is one of six commissioned by the Department of Energy (DOE)211u001eTransmission Reliability Program to establish a foundation for a multi-year 211u001eprogram of federally funded research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) 211u001eprojects to maintain and enhance the reliability of the U.S. electric powers 211u001esystem as the electricity industry undergoes restructuring. In this white paper, 211u001ewe develop scenarios that represent four possible states of the industry during 211u001ethe next three to 10 years. We outline the RD&D they require and describe 211u001eappropriate federal roles in making these investments. Specific aspects of the 211u001escenarios, their RD&D needs, and federal priorities are explored in greater depth 211u001ein the other five white papers.