08-02-2012, 12:45 PM
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Drivers for change
Grid reliability
Aging assets, heightened demands
Environment:
Global climate change
Legislative mandates for green power
Energy Security:
Homeland security
Dependence on foreign oil
Customer Choices:
Growing needs and expectations
Desire for greater flexibility and options
Xcel Energy - Smart Grid vision & approach
First to present a comprehensive solution
Broad portfolio of new technologies & projects
Encompassing the entire power pathway
Fuel source to end-use consumer
Collaborative model
Shared risk, shared rewards
Focus on environmental aspects
Uniquely positions Xcel Energy
SmartGridCity™ - Boulder, Colo
An international showcase of smart grid possibilities… a comprehensive demonstration of an intelligent grid community”
Test technology
Integrate smart grid portfolio of projects
Prove benefits