"Wired for Progress Version 2.0," hones in on the key decisions facing Congress and the Obama administration in coming days and weeks as they take up the challenge of rebuilding America's electricity infrastructure. Version 2.0 focuses on the four major hurdles to building a national clean energy smart gridâplanning, siting, cost allocation, and ensuring the low-carbon attributes of the electricity. We then examine three broader policy imperativesâgrid intelligence, physical and cyber security, and job training and workforce developmentâthat must also be part of this crucial modernization effort.
In February, the Center for American Progress published a major report on the urgent need to build a national clean energy smart grid to power an innovative, low-carbon 21st century economy that combats global warming and creates millions of good jobs. Titled "Wired for Progress 1.0," our report - based on an extensive stakeholder outreach process undertaken in partnership with the Energy Future Coalition â...
