Bits & Watts Initiative

Electric power is essential for the lives and livelihoods of all Americans, and the need for electricity that is safe, clean, affordable, and reliable will only grow as we move towards decarbonization. At the request of Congress and the Department of Energy, the National Academies convened a committee of experts to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. grid and how it how it might evolve in response to changes in demand, new energy sources, and future innovation.

Learn more about the key findings and recommendations in the report in this panel discussion with members of the committee moderated by Bits & Watts co-director, Arun Majumdar.

Webinar Recording

NASEM Presentation Slides