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Welcome to the NTCA Smart Grid Resource Center. This site provides articles, videos, research and links to additional information about Smart Grid and how it will impact our industry and our customers. |
 What is the Smart Grid? The Evolving Architecture of a Rural Electric Provider Building the Smart Grid Broadband Network |
What is the Smart Grid? An intelligent electrical grid, commonly known as a smart gird, unites broadband and IP networking with the existing electrical grid. The smart grid was first introduced more than 10 years ago, but because of recent federal interest and investment, the concept has now moved from pilot projects to full scale deployments. One Telco
Leading the Way
This partnership sets a precedent for how regional telecommunications and electric cooperatives can work together to provide rural customers with broadband connectivity and advanced energy management capabilities. |  Power Up, America (The Washington Post) NEW!" Growing field of ‘smart grid’ technology faces opposition over pricing, privacy (The Washington Post) NEW!" |
 New Edge, NTCA's business and technology blog Smart Grid Blog, National Technical Systems blog |
 FREEDM Systems Center Rural Electric Co-ops Unveil Ready-to-Use Tools | |
 View video highlights from the "Gridposium" and download copies of the presentations. NTCA's Smart Grid webcast provides a high-level overview of Smart Grid. |
 The Department of Energy has awarded close to $4 billion for Smart Grid investment projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Visit SmartGrid.gov to learn about individual projects that received Smart Grid funding. | |
 NRTC and NISC co-hosted the second annual "Gridposium" - a two day event led by Smart Grid leaders in the utility and telecommunications industries. |
 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Broadband Initiatives Program Electric Power Research Institute |