WASHINGTON - MAY 18: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke (L) and Energy Secretary Steven Chu (C) hold a media availability with National Institute of Standards and Technology Deputy Director George Arnold (R) following a White House meeting to advance Smart Grid development at the White House May 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. Chu and Locke said that 70 leaders from energy, information techinology and other businesses sat down for an unprecidented meeting to discuss Smart Grid technology.