In a word, yes. There are plenty of smart people thinking about distribution management systems to control loads, manage local generation (household PV) and even use electric vehicles as an energy store to power the during periods of peak demand.
Supply authorities in my corner of the world (Australia) are planning this shift, but I can’t speak to the situation in other regions.
Supply authorities in my corner of the world (Australia) are planning this shift, but I can’t speak to the situation in other regions.
https://arena.gov.au/assets/2020/06/future-grid-for-distribu...