Grid Modernization Initiative

The Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) works across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create the modern grid of the future.

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What is GMI?

Our extensive, reliable power grid has fueled the nation’s growth since the early 1900s; however, the grid we have today does not have the attributes necessary to meet the demands of the 21st century and beyond. We are working with public and private partners to develop the concepts, tools, and technologies needed to measure, analyze, predict, protect, and control the grid of the future. 

Our portfolio of work will help integrate all sources of electricity better, improve the security of our nation's grid, solve challenges of energy storage and distributed generation, and provide a critical platform for U.S. competitiveness and innovation in a global energy economy. The grid of the future will deliver resilient, reliable, flexible, secure, sustainable, and affordable electricity.   

 

 

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As our nation transitions to a lower carbon, clean energy future, there is a lot unknown about the future of the electric grid. To meet demand increase from buildings, industry, and transportation, our energy system needs to have a range of energy sources that are more integrated than ever before. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and Office of Electricity (OE) are supporting integrated energy system planning. With a network of technology offices and industry partners that support each sector of the U.S. clean energy economy, we have the structure to bridge these gaps.

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