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Electric Power Research Institute

Also Known As EPRI
Industry and Professional Association

The independent nonprofit research arm of the electric power industry, founded in 1972 after Chauncey Starr presented its vision to the US Congress. Established in Palo Alto, California, EPRI has grown into a global organization with specialized laboratories and offices across the United States, collaborating with over 450 companies in 45 countries on research spanning the generation, delivery and use of electricity.

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Organization Type
Nonprofit research institute 1
Founded Year
1972 1
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, United States 1
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Source Stanford Research Park Site
Smart Grid, Technologies

EPRI's IntelliGrid initiative (launched 2001-2003) is widely credited as a foundational grid modernization architecture effort predating and shaping smart grid development.

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Source Stanford Research Park Site
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the nonprofit with a mandate to lead objective, scientific energy research, development, and deployment.
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Electric Power Research Institute (Wikipedia)
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The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is an American independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity to help address challenges in the energy industry, including reliability, efficiency, affordability, health, safety, and the environment.
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