Technical Assistance - State Grid Smart Grid Standards Development, through Government of China (P.R.C.)

$374K USD

Funder	Trade and Development Agency
Recipient Organization	Government of China (P.R.C.)
Country	China (P.R.C.)
Start Date	Sep 11, 2012
End Date	Aug 13, 2014
Duration	701 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`132109-70`

Grant Description

This $442,380 technical assistance (TA) helps the China State Grid Electric Power Research Institute develop Chinese standards for smart grid infrastructure that are appropriate for China and harmonized with U.S. standards.

Developing standards for the smart grid would enable its widespread implementation in China, which would lower electricity costs and usage, providing economic and environmental benefits to communities and households throughout the country.