White Papers

  CURRENT U.S. Smart Grid Security Whitepaper
Learn how CURRENT has implemented security policies that follow the guiding principle of "Defense-In-Depth" with IP-based solutions.

  CURRENT Volt/VAR Control White Paper
Learn how CURRENT’s solution of software, communications, sensors and grid control device integration supports significant efficiency gains in the operation of the electric distribution system that comes from real-time VAR reduction.

  Xcel Energy: SmartGridCity
Xcel Energy’s business strategy has multiple components, including a focus on our customers, people and communities.

  SmartGridCity
Xcel Energy’s Smart Grid Consortium is working towards a future when our energy grid can predict its problems and strengths while optimizing available resources.

  Smart House
Xcel Energy is studying how plug-in electric vehicles can store energy, act as backup generators for homes and supplement the grid during peak hours.

 Smart Alternative - Securing and Strengthening Our Nation's Vulerable Electric Grid
A Smart Grid will be critical to identifying, preparing for, responding rapidly to, and recovering from possible catastrophic events.

The Climate Group - Smart 2020 Report
A Smart Grid can enable a global low carbon economy in the information age.
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