A new DOE report DOE details the status of the Smart Grid across America. Conclusion:  AMI, substation automation, and distributed generation are growing rapidly, while other technologies are just in their infancy. Produced to fulfill the DOE’s legislative mandate, the report also discusses regulatory and government barriers.

   Quick Take: Beyond merely documenting facts, the report also analyzes the cultural changes the Smart Grid is likely to create. Chief among them: a new relationship with customers and new security dangers.

   DOE press release

   Smart Grid System Report (PDF)