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Smart Grid Interoperability Panel

{{Infobox organization

| type = Professional Organization

| key_people = Sharon Allan (CEO), Nick Wagner (treasurer) and David Forfia (Chairman)

| name = Smart Grid Grid Interoperability Panel

| founded_date = December 2009

| origins = Established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a public-private partnership

| area_served = Worldwide

| focus = Smart Grid, Power Transmission and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Communications, Microgrids Electric Vehicles

| method = Industry standards review, Conferences, Publications

| homepage = {{URL|http://sgip.org}}

}}

Smart Grid Interoperability Panel or SGIP is an organization that defines requirements for a smarter electric grid by driving interoperability, the use of standard, and collaborating across organizations to address gaps and issue hindering the deployment of smart grid technologies.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/2010/06/01/smart-grid-cisco-technology-cio-network-apps.html|title=An App Playground For The Smart Grid|last=Woods|first=Dan|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en}}

SGIP facilitates and runs different working groups to address key topical areas such as the architecture group, the grid management group, the cybersecurity group, the distributed resources and generation group, and the testing and certification group.{{Cite news|url=https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20110804/california-adopts-first-standards-cyber-security-smart-meters|title=California Adopts First Standards for Cyber Security of Smart Meters|date=2011-08-04|work=InsideClimate News|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en}}

History

SGIP 1.0 was established in December 2009 as a new stakeholder forum to provide technical support to the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST){{Cite news|url=https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/securing-the-smart-grid/|title=Securing the Smart Grid|last=Swanson|first=Sandra A.|work=Scientific American|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en}} with the assistance from Knoxville and EnerNex Corp, under a contract enabled by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.{{Cite news|url=http://www.ecmweb.com/content/smart-grid-interoperability-panel-launched|title=Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Launched|date=2009-12-01|work=Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine|access-date=2017-11-29}}

SGIP 2.0 was established as a public-private organization which transitioned into a non-profit public-private partnership organization in 2013.{{Cite news|url=https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/ami-as-iot-better-bird-on-a-wire-sensors-and-distributed-energy-intelligenc#gs.L6dXnf8|title=DistribuTech Roundup: Distributed Energy Intelligence, AMI as IOT, and Better Bird-on-a-Wire Sensors|access-date=2017-11-29}}

Function

The prime functions of SGIP is reported to be-

  • To specify testing and certification requirements that are necessary in order to improve interoperability Smart Grid-related equipment, software, and services.
  • To provide technical guidance to facilitate the development of standards for a secure, interoperable Smart Grid.
  • To supervise the performance of activities intended to expedite the development of interoperability and cybersecurity specifications by standard development organizations.
  • To foster innovation and address gaps hindering the acceleration of grid modernization.{{Cite news|url=https://www.utilitydive.com/news/sepa-sgip-plan-to-merge-to-boost-grid-modernization-der-integration-effor/435333/|title=SEPA, SGIP plan to merge to boost grid modernization, DER integration efforts|work=Utility Dive|access-date=2017-11-29|language=English}}
  • To educate, facilitate the collaboration, and provide solutions to grid modernization.{{Cite web|url=https://energy.gov/savings/interconnection-standards-small-generators|title=Tax Credits, Rebates & Savings {{!}} Department of Energy|website=energy.gov|access-date=2017-11-29}}

SGIP 1.0’s initial focus was to define the industry standards for 20 categories, representing every domain in the power industry and these categories{{Cite news|url=https://www.metering.com/smart-grid-interoperability-panel-new-governing-board-members/|title=Smart Grid Interoperability Panel – new Governing Board members|work=Metering.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2009/11/smart-grid-interoperability-panel-launched-governing-board-elected|title=Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Launched; Governing Board Elected|last=Swenson|first=Gayle|date=2009-11-19|work=NIST|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en}} include:

  1. Appliance and consumer electronic providers
  2. Commercial and industrial equipment manufacturers and automation vendors
  3. Consumers - residential, commercial and industrial
  4. Electric transportation
  5. Electric utility companies - investor owned utilities and federal and state power authorities
  6. Electric utility companies - municipal and investor owned
  7. Electric utility companies - rural electric association
  8. Electricity and financial market traders
  9. Independent power producers
  10. Information and communication technologies infrastructure and service providers
  11. Information technology application developers and integrators
  12. Power equipment manufacturers and vendors
  13. Professional societies, users groups, trade associations and industry consortia
  14. Research and development organizations and academia
  15. Relevant government entities
  16. Renewable power producers
  17. Retail service providers
  18. Standards and specification development organizations
  19. State and local regulators
  20. Testing and certification vendors
  21. Transmission operators and independent system operators
  22. Venture capital

When SGIP 1.0 transitioned to SGIP 2.0, LLC, the focus remained for interoperability and addressing gaps in standards and also focused on Distributed Energy Resources, EnergyIoT,{{Cite web|url=http://www.iotm2mcouncil.org/isosgip|title=Smart Energy News ISO approves smart grid control technology standard|website=www.iotm2mcouncil.org|language=en|access-date=2017-11-29}} Cybersecurity and Orange Button.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartgrid.gov/recovery_act/overview/standards_interoperability.html|title=Standards and Interoperability|website=www.smartgrid.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-11-29}}

Overview

In 2013, SGIP was the recipient of PMI Distinguished Project Award.{{Cite news|url=http://pmworldjournal.net/project-management-institute-announces-2013-pmi-awards-winners-adelaide-desalination-project-wins-pmi-project-year-award/|title=Project Management Institute Announces 2013 PMI Awards Winners – Adelaide Desalination Project wins PMI Project of the Year Award - Project Management World Journal|date=2013-10-27|work=Project Management World Journal|access-date=2017-11-29|language=English}}

In November 2014, Sharon Allan was appointed as the president and CEO of SGIP.{{Cite news|url=https://www.metering.com/smart-grid-sharon-allan-to-head-up-us-interoperability-body/|title=Smart grid: Sharon Allan to head up US interoperability body|work=Metering.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{Cite news|url=https://sepapower.org/knowledge/interview-sgips-sharon-allan-connectivity-key-u-s-energy-transition/|title=An Interview with SGIP's Sharon Allan: Connectivity is key to U.S. energy transition {{!}} SEPA|date=2017-02-09|work=SEPA|access-date=2017-11-29|language=English}}

In October 2015, SGIP partnered with Industrial Internet Consortium in order to develop technologies and testbeds to accelerate IoT adoption in the energy sector.{{Cite news|url=https://www.metering.com/sgip-and-industrial-internet-consortium-partner-on-iot/|title=SGIP and Industrial Internet Consortium partner on IoT|work=Metering.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}

In November 2015, SGIP was the recipient of the Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Cooperative Agreement Program federal funding opportunity from NIST, during which, SGIP was reported to receive $2.1 million during the performance period from January 1, 2016, to December 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://www.elp.com/articles/2015/11/smart-grid-interoperability-panel-wins-nist-funding-opportunity.html|title=Smart Grid Interoperability Panel wins NIST funding opportunity|website=www.elp.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}

In March 2016, SGIP announced that the Open Field Message Bus (OpenFMB) was ratified as a standard through a NAESB Retail Market Quadrant member vote. OpenFMB is said to be SGIP’s EnergyIoT initiative, bringing the IoT and advanced interoperability to the power grid.{{Cite web|url=http://www.energycentral.com/c/iu/open-field-message-bus-openfmb-ratified-naesb|title=Open Field Message Bus (OpenFMB) ratified by NAESB {{!}} Energy Central|website=www.energycentral.com|date=14 March 2016 |language=en|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.electricenergyonline.com/energy/magazine/973/article/Guest-Editorial-OpenFMB-Brings-a-Standard-and-a-New-Tool-Set-to-the-Grid-s-Edge.htm|title=Guest Editorial {{!}} OpenFMB™ Brings a Standard and a New Tool Set to the Grid's Edge|work=Electric Energy Online|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en-CA}}

In April 2016, the organization received $615,426 from US Department of Energy, which was used for reducing non-hardware soft-costs associated with solar projects.{{Cite news|url=http://solaroutreach.org/2016/05/03/energy-department-launches-orange-button-initiative-to-standardize-solar-data/#.Wh6J3C29NPY|title=Energy Department Launches Orange Button Initiative to Standardize Solar Data - Solar Outreach Partnership|date=2016-05-03|work=Solar Outreach Partnership|access-date=2017-11-29|language=English}}{{Cite web|url=https://energy.gov/eere/solar/orange-button-solar-bankability-data-advance-transactions-and-access-sb-data|title=Orange Button – Solar Bankability Data to Advance Transactions and Access (SB-DATA) {{!}} Department of Energy|website=energy.gov|access-date=2017-11-29}}

In February 2017, SGIP merged with Smart Electric Power Alliance(SEPA) under SEPA brand and organizational umbrella.{{Cite web|url=http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2017/01/sepa-and-sgip-to-merge.html|title=SEPA and SGIP To Merge|website=www.renewableenergyworld.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{Cite news|url=https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/3159-sepa-sgip-announce-plans-merge/|title=SEPA, SGIP announce plans to merge - Daily Energy Insider|date=2017-02-02|work=Daily Energy Insider|access-date=2017-11-29|language=English}}

See also

{{Portal|Energy}}

References

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External links

  • [http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC)]
  • [http://www.gridwiseac.org GridWise Architecture Council], official web site
  • [https://www.nist.gov/smartgrid NIST Smart Grid Homepage]
  • [http://www.ferc.gov/ FERC Homepage]

Category:Smart grid

Category:Renewable energy technology