Today the IEA released the first phase of its IEA Smart Grid Technology Roadmap at the Korea Smart Grid Week on Jeju Island in South Korea. The IEA published its key findings and new regional CO2 emission reductions and smart grid drivers analysis. This smart grid roadmap document also provides advice on required actions for stakeholders to support smart grid development and deployment , including advice for electricity generators, system operators, government and regulators, technology and solution providers, consumers and environmental groups. Further publications related to the IEA smart grid roadmap will be forthcoming in the next several months.