Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 A Smart Energy Grid Will Revolutionize Energy Production and Distribution Chioke Harris Jeremy P. Meyers 12
2 A Smart Energy Grid Will Gradually Impact Energy Production Lawrence J. Makovich 20
3 New Energy Transmission Lines May Not Increase Use of Renewable Energy David Morris 29
4 The US Electric Grid Should Be Underground Patrick Maas 39
5 The US Electric Grid Should Mirror the US Interstate System in Scope Edward Krapels Stephen Conant 44
6 Security Concerns Must Be Addressed for the Smart Grid to Be Successful Jude Clemente 52
7 Social, Not Technical, Issues Will Determine Smart Grid Acceptance David Alan Grier 63
8 Remote Energy Management Systems Can Help to Control Energy Sarah Reedy 71
9 Electric Car Batteries Could Provide Energy Storage for the Smart Grid Ethan Goffman 76
10 The Smart Grid Must Be Adopted or Global Civilization Will Fail Laurent Liscia 82
11 Energy Solutions in Developing Countries Bypass the Traditional Grid Model The Economist 86
12 Living off the Grid Reduces Impact on Plants and Increases Independence Cam Mather 93
Organizations to Contact 99
Bibliography 104
Index 109
