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Smart Grid Characterization

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There are many descriptions and so-called definitions of Smart Grid reported in the literature. But perhaps the most descriptive yet succinct characterization of Smart Grid is given in the United States Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). This Smart Grid characterization is reproduced in this chapter.

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  1. United States Government: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, U. S. Public Law 110–140, Dec 2007

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Budka, K.C., Deshpande, J.G., Thottan, M. (2014). Smart Grid Characterization. In: Communication Networks for Smart Grids. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6302-2_14

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