As new energy technologies become more prominent how they are adopted and integrated into our current energy grid system becomes a pressing logistical endeavor. The severity of recent climatic events underscores the importance of a modern grid system that is secure, affordable, and reliable. Rob Gramlich, Founder and President of Grid Strategies LLC, and Julia Hamm, President and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance, provided their perspectives on these points and other considerations as the US plans for a more sustainable energy system.