The Smart Grid has the potential to increase the efficient use of energy within the entire electricity system—including buildings. High-Performance Buildings will make use of the benefits provided by the Smart Grid. This briefing will address how buildings can connect to the Smart Grid, the technologies and equipment necessary for success, and the expectations for what the Smart Grid would look like.

July 23rd, 2009 - 11:30 am-1:00 pm

U.S. House of Representatives

Moderator
Doug Read, Director of Government Affairs, ASHRAE

Welcome Remarks
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO)
Co-Chairs, High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus

 Connecting Buildings and the Smart Grid
Steve Bushby
National Institute of Standards and Technology 

State of Technology and Equipment for Smart Grid Implementation
Mary Bell, General Electric
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Smart Grid Advisory Panel 

Communications within the Grid
Barbara Tyran, Electric Power Research Institute