Enabling active consumer participation, consumer friendly

1. Portland State University Smart Grid Class Enabling active consumer participation 20 April 2009 Presentation: History Politics Economics Technology

2. Transmission Substation Distribution Ultimate Customers of Electricity History – last 100 years +

3. History – 1999 concept, with updates

9. Can consumers be counted upon to participate in supporting the grid? National grid - UK example: matrix of customers versus time of day, week, month, year for ancillary services has been successful. Based on contracts ability to call on loads as Resource when needed. Yes it takes customer service work versus building new peaking plants.