A Smart Utility and Energy Company will be one that recognizes that "Smart Energy" is not just a fad, but a trend that will affect every aspect of the industry, and will continue to grow and unfold with the use of new and developing technologies, including smart meters, smart grid technologies, emission technology and mandates; renewable mandates, such as wind, solar and biomass;  Federal and State government legislation/policy and regulations, for instance the use of emission-free electricity; and customers managing their energy consumption, such as tools to manage their energy consumption.