Resources
To learn more about the Smart Grid and international Smart Grid initiatives and activities, explore the following resources.
Clean Energy Ministerial 
The first Clean Energy Ministerial, held July 19–20, 2010, in Washington, D.C., brought together ministers and stakeholders from more than 20 countries to encourage collaboration on policies and programs to accelerate the world transition to clean energy technologies.
The International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)
Launched in July 2010 at the first Clean Energy Ministerial, the International Smart Grid Action Network creates a multilateral mechanism for governments to collaborate with each other and other stakeholders on advancing the development and deployment of smarter electricity grids around the world.
Major Economies Forum Technology Action Plan on Smart Grids
The Major Economies Forum is composed of 17 member countries that work together to transition to a low-carbon economy. This plan details its work to stimulate efforts among interested countries to advance action on Smart Grid technologies.
SmartGrid.gov
This U.S. government Web site is a resource for information about the Smart Grid and U.S. government-sponsored Smart Grid projects.
The OFGEM Energy Demand Research Project
Produced by AECOM for OFGEM, the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets, this project was developed to analyze consumers responses to different forms of information about their energy use from 2007 - 2010.
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Smart Grid Roadmap to 2050
Produced by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and IrelandSmartGrid, the roadmap details the steps needed to realize an advanced electric grid in Ireland by 2050 and how an advanced grid will benefit the nation economically, environmentally, and socially.
