Transmission and the Smart Grid The build-out of power transmission and distribution systems is necessary to meet growing energy demand, ensure reliability of supply, and bring renewable energy sources to the grid from remote areas. Measures to make the grid more efficient, reliable, and smart will move us towards an energy era that is increasingly connected and accessible.

Building Efficiency Efficiency measures and energy management at the building level is the low hanging fruit of the clean energy economy and is currently the cleanest and most cost-effective energy resource available to us. Financial products and mechanisms for retrofit projects, consumer energy awareness and engagement, and the integration of controls and IT within building systems are pivotal points of development and growth.

Solar and Distributed Energy Solar energy has experienced a glut of supply recently which has led to a drop in price; to capitalize on this growth, models to finance utility-scale and distributed installations, to address the barrier of up-front cost, and to spur the market adoption of solar energy must be addressed and developed. Distributed generation more broadly will be a focus as a means to develop regional assets and increase local control over energy resources.