What is Perfect Power?

The Perfect Power System is the Initiative's innovative business and technology blueprint for the ultimate smart grid—one that is designed for twenty-first century consumers. Developed in keeping with Six Sigma quality methods, it is an electricity system based on a smart microgrid—a small, modernized version of the bulk power grid that includes local, distributed power supply and the latest technology. The Perfect Power System is configured so it will not fail and provides power that meets each end-user’s needs perfectly. As a model power system of the future, it features the essential smart grid components working together—distributed generation, real-time pricing, smart technology, smart appliances, renewable energy, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and more—in one electricity distribution system. Perfect Power demonstrates that focusing on consumer needs can maximize consumer value and provide efficient, reliable, secure, and cleaner electricity regardless of nature’s wrath or security threats. 

Perfect Power Systems also serve as examples of smart local policymaking. Barriers to perfection exist on all levels, and our community- and university-based systems show that these barriers can be overcome when entities shift their focus to the consumer and invite third-party entrepreneurs and investors to the table.