1. The NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Framework and the Role of CIM
Jerry FitzPatrick
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CIM Users Group Meeting
November 11, 2009

2. Outline Introduction - 2007 EISA NIST Three Phase Plan
NIST Interoperability Framework and Roadmap, Release 1.0
NIST Priority Action Plans (PAPs) for standards coordination and relation to CIM

3. The NIST Role
Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007
Title XIII, Section 1305.
Smart Grid Interoperability Framework
In cooperation with the DoE, NEMA, IEEE, GWAC, and other stakeholders, NIST has “primary responsibility to coordinate development of a framework that includes protocols and model standards for information management to achieve interoperability of smart grid devices and systems…”

4. NIST Interoperability Framework – History
2007 EISA gives NIST responsibility for a Smart Grid Framework
2008 NIST forms Domain Expert Working Groups
T&D, Home-to-Grid, Building-to-Grid, Industry-to-Grid, PEV-to-Grid, Business and Policy, Cyber Security
2009 ARRA accelerates need for standards
EPRI selected as contractor
2009 NIST holds large-scale workshops to identify standards
Several hundred stakeholders from a variety of groups
April 28-29: Produced draft list of 16 standards: “low hanging fruit”
May 19-20: Analyzed use cases, requirements and standards
August 3-4: Developed Priority Action Plans with SDO representatives
2009 August EPRI produces Roadmap Report from workshops
2009 September
NIST Smart Grid Framework draft 1.0 released
EnerNex selected as contractor for next phases
One statement that everyone agrees upon is that standards are the key to the benefits of the Smart Grid.
This slide shows the process that NIST has taken under U.S. federal direction toward accelerating the standards development process for the Smart Grid.
Acronyms:
NIST – National Institute of Standards and Technology
EISA – Energy Independence and Security Act
ARRA – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
SDO – Standards Development Organization
EPRI – Electrical Power Research Institute

5. Testing and Certification Framework
NIST Three Phase Plan
PHASE 1
Identify an initial set of existing consensus standards and develop a roadmap to fill gaps
PHASE 2
Establish Interoperability Panel to provide public-private forum with governance for ongoing efforts
PHASE 3
Testing and Certification Framework
NIST Interoperability
Framework 1.0
Released Sept 2009
2009
2010
March
September 5

6. NIST Smart Grid Framework – 1.0 Draft
Smart Grid Vision
Concepts, benefits
Importance to National Energy Policy
Key attributes
Conceptual Reference Model
To be used for discussing uses, relationships, use cases
Consists of domains, actors, applications, networks, paths
Standards Identified for Implementation
Original 16 from first workshop
Additional 15 in this document
Included 46 more “for consideration”
Asks for review of standards selection criteria
Priority Action Plans
Gaps in existing standards, missing standards, harmonization
Agreed on in workshops with SDO representatives
This is essentially the table of contents for the “NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Release 1.0 (Draft).

7. Conceptual Reference Diagram

8. First 16 Framework Standards
AMI-SEC System Security Requirements  2
ANSI C12.19 End Device (Meter) Tables 3
BACnet Building Automation & Control Net 4
DNP3 – Distributed Network Protocol 5
IEC – Inter-Control Center 6
IEC – Comms Nets in Substations 7
IEC 61968/61970 – Common Info Model 8
IEC – Data Comms Security 9
IEEE C Synchrophasors 10
IEEE 1547 – Distributed Resources 11
IEEE 1686 – IED Cyber Security 12
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection 13
NIST SP /82 Fed Info Sys Security 14
Open Automated Demand Response 15
Open Home Area Network Requirements 16
ZigBee/HomePlug Smart Energy Profile
This is the initial set of 16 standards adopted by NIST after the first interoperability workshop in April The checkmarks in the columns show which of the seven high-level domains these standards are typically applied in. As previously noted, this list has been added to in the 1.0 draft release of the Framework. NIST has identified a much larger list for review by stakeholders.

9. Draft Standards Acceptance Criteria
Enables Smart Grid characteristics as defined by EISA, DOE Smart Grid System Report
Is applicable to one of the priority areas identified by FERC and NIST
Enables the transition of the legacy power grid to the Smart Grid.
Is an open, stable and mature industry-level standard developed in consensus processes from a standards development organization
Is supported by an SDO or Users Group to ensure that it is regularly revised and improved to meet changing requirements and that there is strategy for continued relevance.
Is openly available under fair, reasonable, & nondiscriminatory terms.
Is developed and adopted internationally, wherever practical
In the draft 1.0 of the Framework, NIST has identified these draft criteria for choosing Smart Grid standards and has requested review of these criteria by all stakeholders.

10. Testing and Certification Framework
NIST Three Phase Plan
PHASE 1
Identify an initial set of existing consensus standards and develop a roadmap to fill gaps
PHASE 2
Establish Interoperability Panel to provide public-private forum with governance for ongoing efforts
PHASE 3
Testing and Certification Framework
Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Forming
November 19
NIST has a three-phase plan for establishing not only a set of Smart Grid standards, but also an organization to maintain and test these standards. Note that the schedule is very aggressive. They have stated that they would be very pleased with responses from standards organizations on the order of 3-6 months rather than the current typical year process.
2009
2010
March
September 10

11. SGIP Vision
Public-private partnership to support NIST EISA responsibility
Open, transparent body
Representation from all SG stakeholder groups
Membership open to any materially interested stakeholder organizations
Not dominated by any one group
SGIP does not directly develop or write standards
Stakeholders participate in the ongoing coordination, acceleration and harmonization of standards development. 
Reviews use cases, identifies requirements, coordinates conformance testing, and proposes action plans for achieving these goals. 11 11

12. SGIP Vision (2) SGIP Governing Board Standing Committees
Review and prioritizes the work of the SGIP
Coordinates necessary resources (in dialog with SDOs, user groups, and others) to carry out finalized action plans in efficient and effective manner.
Standing Committees
SG Architecture Committee (SGAC)
SG Testing and Certification (SGTC)
Additional Committees will be created as needed
Working Groups
Cyber Security Coordination Task Group
DEWGs
Structure will be refined as appropriate 12 12

13. One Organization, One Vote
NIST Oversight
Smart Grid Interoperability Panel and Governing Board
Products (IKB)
Smart Grid Identified Standards
SGIPGB
SGIP
Stakeholder Category
Members (22)
One Organization, One Vote
Priority
Action
Plans
In Progress
SGIP Standing Committee
Members (2)
Use Cases
At large
Members (3)
Requirements
Standing Committees
Working Groups
Ex Officio
(non-voting)
Members
Standards
Descriptions
Conceptual Model 13 13

14. Comment Period Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat GB Online Elections Oct 1112 13 14 15
Draft Charter Posted 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Nov 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nominations &
Comments
Close 7 8 9 10 11
Final Draft & Ballot Posted
Ratify
Charter
Election
Results
Comment Period
GB Online Elections 14 14

15. What are Priority Action Plans (PAPs)?
NIST workshops identified priority standards issues
many standards require revision or enhancement
and new standards need to be developed to fill gaps
A total of 70 priority standards issues were identified in the EPRI report
NIST determined which require most urgent resolution and selected top 14 to initiate PAPs
The August SDO Workshop was used to develop the action plan for each priority issue.
Current status for each PAP is posted on the NIST website
broad SDO and stakeholder support and participation
aggressive milestones in 2009 or early 2010 established
The Smart Grip Interoperability Panel will guide oversee progress on PAPs and development of new PAPs. 15

16. Priority Action Plans
Target Date
Smart meter upgradeability standard
completed
Common specification for price and product definition
early 2010
Common scheduling mechanism for energy transactions
year-end 2009
Common information model for distribution grid management
year-end 2010
Standard demand response signals
January 2010
Standard for energy use information
IEC Objects / DNP3 Mapping
2010

17. Priority Action Plans
Target Date
Smart meter upgradeability standard
completed
Common specification for price and product definition
early 2010
Common scheduling mechanism for energy transactions
year-end 2009
Common information model for distribution grid management
year-end 2010
Standard demand response signals
January 2010
Standard for energy use information
IEC Objects / DNP3 Mapping
2010

18. Priority Action Plans (continued)
Target Date
Time synchronization
mid-2010
Transmission and distribution power systems models mapping
year-end 2010
Guidelines for use of IP protocol suite in the Smart Grid
mid-year 2010
Guidelines for use of wireless communications in the Smart Grid
Electric storage interconnection guidelines
Interoperability standards to support plug-in electric vehicles
December 2010
Standard meter data profiles
Harmonize Power Line Carrier Standards
TBD

19. Testing and Certification Framework
NIST Three Phase Plan
PHASE 1
Identify an initial set of existing consensus standards and develop a roadmap to fill gaps
PHASE 2
Establish Interoperability Panel to provide public-private forum with governance for ongoing efforts
PHASE 3
Testing and Certification Framework
Testing Framework in place in 2010
NIST has a three-phase plan for establishing not only a set of Smart Grid standards, but also an organization to maintain and test these standards. Note that the schedule is very aggressive. They have stated that they would be very pleased with responses from standards organizations on the order of 3-6 months rather than the current typical year process.
2009
2010
March
September 19 19 19

20. References NIST Smart Grid Site EPRI Roadmap Report
EPRI Roadmap Report
Framework 1.0 Draft
NIST Collaboration Site (w/PAPs links)
Grid-Interop Conference 20 20