Report to nist on the smart grid interoperability standards roadmap. Technology platform, a key tool for iea engagement. For example, the electric power research institute epri defines a smart grid as. Epri released its report to nist on the smart grid interoperability standards roadmap. In 2014, the hawaiian electric companies filed a smart grid roadmap and. Utility experience developing a smart grid roadmap smartgrid. Smart grid roadmap interest group smart grid roadmap workshop white papers on the implementation of. The overall roadmap development process is depicted below. Software applications refer to programs, algorithms, calculations, and data analysis. Utility experience developing a smart grid roadmap. Epri s goal with roadmaps and the smart grid roadmap methodology is to help a company transition fr om understanding what the smart grid is generically to achieving the most effective timing and adoption of smart grid technology in a way that uniquely maximizes the benefits and minimizes risks for the utility or independent system operator iso. American electric power service corporation aep smart grid demonstration. Guiding principles for smart grid architecture and design. The smart grid is the application of technologies to all aspects of the energy transmission and delivery system that provide better monitoring, control and efficient use of the system.
The national institute of standards and technology nist had engaged epri and other smart grid stakeholders to develop a draft interimstandards roadmap. Smart grid framework and roadmap identifies 75 standards, specifications. With significant challenges facing the electric industry and the world, we are always seeking top talent with handson experience to address issues as they relate to the generation, delivery, use, management and environmental responsibility of global electricity. Nist framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability. Epri is at the center of a quickly evolving energy landscape. Smart grid deployment is traditionally based on improving utility operations at both the.
Nist awarded the electric power research institute epri a contract to engage smart grid stakeholders and develop a draft interim standards roadmap. The epri use case repository is a collection of use cases and requirements developed within the industry as well as through epris smart grid demonstration initiative. Industry smart grid interoperability from roadmap to action. Firstenergy smart grid demostration epri smart grid demonstration a smart grid is one that incorporates information and communications technology into every aspect of electricity generation, delivery and consumption in order to minimize environmental impact, enhance markets, improve reliability and service, and reduce costs and improve efficiency. Epri smartgrid resource center use case repository. Mark mcgranaghan at electric power research institute. Dte energy, southern company, and duke energy renewables participated in epri wind turbine research focusing on innovative performance monitoring and. Consultancy in smart grid roadmap, business and market strategy development and implementation for us and global utility markets, spanning the north american and asian regions. Utility experience with developing a smart grid roadmap request. Nist will use this document as a starting point in developing a nist interim roadmap for smart grid. The isos goal is to enable and integrate all applicable smart technologies while operating the grid reliably, securely and efficiently, and facilitate.