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EPRI, in collaboration with an array of industry stakeholders, has examined this power system transformation that is driven
in part by changing natural gas prices, energy demand, innovative emerging technologies and evolving energy policies
and regulations. What resulted was an emphasis on a future power system that will likely rely on a combination of central
station power and distributed energy resources offering potential opportunities for a more flexible, connected and resilient
grid.
CHALLENGES
FLEXIBILITY CHALLENGES CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES RESILIENCY CHALLENGES
Variable generation Large volume of data Severe weather
Fuel price uncertainty Need for enhanced cyber security Physical attacks
Customer adoption of efficiency, Inconsistent lifecycle timescales Cyber attack
variable generation, PHEV, Rapid pace of technology evolution Natural gas dependence
demand response
Need for effective integration Other high-impact, low-frequency
events
BENEFITS
ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY ENHANCED RESILIENCY
Enhanced reliability Customer empowerment Minimized power system damage
Minimized equipment damage Enhanced power system operation, Faster system recovery
Longer equipment life maintenance, control, security Survivability
Reduced environment impact Improved utility worker productivity Minimized financial impact
More cost-effective system Enhanced distributed resource Minimized societal impact
integration
Enhanced customer trust
Faster recovery
FLEXIBILITY
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CONNECTIVITY
RESILIENCY
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MOVING FORWARD
EPRI is taking the next step to develop innovative solutions that enable power systems to be more flexible, connected,
and resilient. Together with our members, EPRI defined several areas in which to focus our research, ultimately providing a
bridge from todays electric system to the transformed system.
Recognizing that a full transformation is a long-term effort, EPRIs research is expected to begin producing tangible results
within three to five years a critical period in which the foundation of the future power system will be formed.