Illinois effort to help policymakers understand emerging grid technology

March 28, 2017 In the media David J. Unger

David Unger, writing for Midwest Energy News, discusses Illinois' statewide effort to help policymakers understand emerging grid technology and MITEI's recent report on regulatory frameworks for electric utilities.

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