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802.24 Smart Grid Technical Advisory Group Liaison Report (January 2014). Author:. Date: 2014-01-23. 802.24 Introduction and Meeting Plan. 802.24 is the Smart Grid Technical Advisory Group
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802.24 Smart Grid Technical Advisory GroupLiaison Report (January 2014) Author: Date:2014-01-23
802.24 Introduction and Meeting Plan • 802.24 is the Smart Grid Technical Advisory Group • Formed Nov 2012 to coordinate internal to and external to IEEE 802 in matters related to Smart Grid standards • Established meeting plan is 3 slots: PM2 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday • Participation from all 802 working groups is invited • Reciprocal attendance credit is available Tim Godfrey, EPRI
January 2014 activities • Finalized IEEE 802 response to ITU-R Question 236/1 • Submitted 802.24 comments to 802.18 • Additional revisions by 802.18. • Final version approved by 802.24 is document IEEE 802.18-13-0117-05-0000 • Continued development of a IEEE White Paper on the applicability of IEEE 802 standards in the smart grid • Close to complete • Draft available as IEEE 802.24-13-0037-07-0000 • Comments are invited Tim Godfrey, EPRI
January 2014 activities • Discussion of possible expansion of scope in 802.24 Smart Grid TAG • Suggestions to extend scope to “Internet of Things” • Include eHealth, Smart Homes, and Smart Vehicles in addition to Smart Grid. • Pros: these other areas share common aspects to the Smart Grid • Cons: potential to de-focus group and reduce industry impact • Straw poll was in favor of some scope expansion, but exact details were not determined. No action will be taken in the March plenary. Tim Godfrey, EPRI