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Accelerating Standards for the Smart Grid. David Wollman National Institute of Standards and Technology david.wollman@nist.gov 301-975-2433 http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/. May 27, 2010. Key elements for success to accelerate standards. National Smart Grid policy framework
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Accelerating Standards for the Smart Grid David Wollman National Institute of Standards and Technology david.wollman@nist.gov 301-975-2433 http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/ May 27, 2010
Key elements for success to accelerate standards National Smart Grid policy framework 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, Title VIII defined agency roles Visible and committed leadership from the top President Obama, Secretary of Energy Chu, Secretary of Commerce Locke, … Planning and engagement of the broad Smart Grid community NIST Three Phase Plan NIST Framework and Roadmap Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Strong active coordination NIST leadership, honest broker/convener Federal and State Agencies/Commissions Standards Developing Organizations International Coordination Technical driving forces within Standards Organizations Motivated technical experts with sufficient dedicated time and connections
National Institute of Standards and Technology Role: Coordination of Interoperability Standards in United States Department of Energy (DOE) lead agency for U.S. Government Smart Grid effort $3.4 billion of ARRA-funded Smart Grid Investment Grants; R&D portfolio Smart Grid Task Force – DOE, NIST, FERC, FCC, EPA, ITA, DHS, … NIST coordinates and accelerates development of standards by private sector SDOs Federal Energy Regulatory Commission initiates rulemaking when consensus State Public Utilities Commissions (California, Texas, Ohio, …) International … and more Global Consortia … and more Regional/National
PHASE 2 Establish Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) public-private forum with governance for ongoing efforts PHASE 1 Identify an initial set of existing consensus standards and develop a roadmap to fill gaps PHASE 3 Conformity Framework (includes Testing and Certification) NIST Three Phase Plan for Smart Grid Interoperability • NIST role Summer 2009 workshops Draft Framework Sept 2009 Smart Grid Interoperability Panel established Nov 2009 SGIP & Governing Board Connectivity Week May 2010 SGIP/GB meetings NIST Interoperability Framework 1.0 Released Jan 2010 today 2010 2009 George Arnold, NIST - National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability
NIST Framework and Roadmap, Release 1.0 • Revised version January 2010 • Public comments reviewed and addressed • Smart Grid Vision / Model • 75 key standards identified • IEC, IEEE, … • 16 Priority Action Plans to fill gaps (one completed) • Includes cyber security strategy • Companion document NISTIR 7628 http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/ Conceptual Model
Smart Grid Interoperability Panel and Governing Board Public-private partnership, started in Nov. 2009 Over 570 organizations, over 1500 representatives Supports NIST in coordinating standards Governing Board elected SGIP Chair elected Committees established, SGIP meetings ongoing Electronic collaboration tools, newsletters / communications Project management office Open, transparent process International participation welcome (Over 570; over 1500 persons participating including from international organizations) http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/
International Smart Grid Coordination Increasing number of bilateral discussions and interactions with China, Japan, Korea, Australia, India, Brazil, France, Germany, … US-EU Energy Council Close coordination with International Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) through NIST process Example: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) work coordinated through IEC-Strategic Group 3 NIST Liaison with IEC, joint meeting Nov 2009 & May 2010 Open, transparent process with international participation
Web links and contacts Main web portal: www.nist.gov/smartgrid Twiki: http://collaborate.nist.gov/twikisggrid/bin/view/SmartGrid/WebHome SGIP: http://collaborate.nist.gov/twiki-sggrid/bin/view/SmartGrid/SGIP Contacts: George Arnold, National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, george.arnold@nist.gov, 301-975-5627David Wollman, Leader, Electrical Metrology Groups and Smart Grid Team-Standards, david.wollman@nist.gov, 301-975-2433