Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Citation: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 110-140.

Overview
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) states that, “It is the policy of the United States to support the modernization of the Nation's electricity transmission and distribution system to maintain a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure that can meet future demand growth and to achieve each of the following, which together characterize a Smart Grid:


 * 1) Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid.
 * 2) Dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, with full cyber-security...."