2010 National Electricity Forum
- The Nation's preeminent executive-level public policy forum series on electricity infrastructure
- Addresses challenges to modernize the Nation's Grid
- Only Forum co-sponsored by DOE and NARUC
Mission
Educate, inform and deliberate on the evolution needed in the Nation's electric power infrastructure to enable a clean energy economy.
Theme
Infrastructure for a Clean Energy Economy
Critical public policy issues will be discussed and debated – among panelists and with the audience – including:
- What are the expected infrastructure changes in a clean energy economy?
- Will the Nation realize a true paradigm shift in how the electricity system is managed in a clean energy economy?
- What will be the major drivers in a clean energy economy?
- How will carbon mandates impact the electricity infrastructure?
- What are the primary challenges for state and federal regulators for infrastructure planning?
- What role will smart grid play in ensuring a clean energy economy?
- Will energy efficiency and demand response play a greater role in a clean energy economy?
- How will uncertain fuel prices impact the market in a clean energy economy?
- What will be the wild card technology that will change electricity infrastructure?