The energy industry finds itself on the brink of a global transformation. Acute challenges like increasing consumer and regulatory demands, renewables implementation and integration, and calls for improved operations and efficiency are revealing the limitations of current operational regimes. The solution is a secure, smarter, modernized grid, one founded on connectivity, reliability, and cybersecurity.At Intel, we believe that the right technology can enable an intelligent, integrated grid. But it will take government, utilities, private industries, and citizens working together to make it happen. Energy will also become personal in the next decade, with consumers playing an increasingly central role in how, when, and where they consume energy. This in turn will support reducing the carbon footprint and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Intel is uniquely positioned to advance these unprecedented opportunities. With robust ecosystem relationships, a commitment to open standards, and a common technology platform, Intel provides the building blocks utilities need to enhance the long-term value of their smarter grid, from generation and transmission to distribution, consumption, and the utility back office.