Locke, Chu Announce Significant Steps in Smart Grid Development

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 10:28 in Mathematics & Economics

Commerce Secretary Locke and Energy Secretary Chu have announced the first set of NIST-recognized standards needed for the interoperability and security of a planned nationwide "smart" electric power grid--a system would allow electricity users to connect directly with power suppliers via real-time, two-way communication technologies.

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