Electrical and Electronics 10, Electrical 20, 30, Electronics 20, A30, B30

(a)	Research the historical development of electrical grids in North America, including the concept of smart grids.
(b)	Describe benefits (e.g., energy saving, lower energy rates, smooth and efficient functioning of the electric grid) associated with electrical grids.
(c)	Discuss the advantages of the interconnection of electrical grids at various scales (e.g., individual facility, community, national and transnational).
(d)	Compare the features of traditional centralized electric grids with decentralized smart grids.
(e)	Discuss how smart grid technologies (e.g., smart meters, sensors, remote monitoring equipment and distributed intelligent devices) enable utility companies and individual users to obtain real-time energy to inform energy-related decision making.
(f)	Explore the potential impacts of smart grids on residential, commercial and industrial end users.
(g)	Identify challenges (e.g., cost, privacy and security) associated with implementing smart grids at various scales.
(h)	Explore the role of governments in providing incentives to reduce energy consumption and increase efficient functioning of the electrical grid.