Overview of the smart grid policies, initiatives, and needs pserc. The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa requires that, once the work of the national institute of standards and technology nist has led to. Public utility regulatory policies act of 1978 purpa through purpa, two standards were established. It is the policy of the united states to support the modernization of the nations electricity transmission and distribution system to maintain a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure that can meet future demand growth and to achieve each of the. Part of a longterm economic strategy bruce hamilton smart grid. Federal matching fund for smart grid investment costs. Oe actions on implementing title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 establish a smart grid advisory committee by 3292008 establish a smart grid task force by 3292008 submit to congress a report concerning the status of smart grid system deployments due 12192008. The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa 2007 contains two sections secs. This document represents the preliminary recommended decision for consideration and determination of standards 16, 17 and 16 and 17 of the public utility regulatory. New challenges and opportunities for the electric grid. January 2011 electricity grid modernization progress. Energy independence and security act of 2007, title xiii ferc.
Smart gridbuilding on the grid 7 with respect to the smart grid standards, section 5 of eisa specifies. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa. Japan, korea, eu and china based their smart grid frameworks on nist. Additionally, as the electric system may require several of the new capabilities of the smart grid 200903193054 ferc pdf unofficial 03192009. Phis smart grid in words our definition aligns with the doe and eisa 2007 vision of smart grid modernizes the grid while utilizing existing wires, transformers, and substations enables deployment of renewable green energy alternatives brings new advanced meters, sensors, communications equipment, automation and computers to. Next, lets find the legislation that congress authored and approved, i. Eisa us energy independence and security act, 2007 include. Nist framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability. Smart grid is referred to by other names including smart electric grid, smart power grid, intelligrid, and future grid 1. A smart grid is an electricity network that can intelli gently integrate the actions of all users connected to it generators, consumers and those that do bothin order. A brief overview of smart grid standards eisa outlined a statement of support for development of a smart grid that included ten objectives for modernizing the infrastructure and operation of the electric grid. Office of electricity delivery and energy reliability referred to. As part of this effort, doe is also responsible for increasing awareness of our nations smart grid. Smart grid legislation energy policy act 2005 epact 2005 established a definition for smart metering advanced metering energy independence and security act 2007 eisa 2007 title xiii established smart grid concepts in law established program to provide matching grant money for smart grid investments.
Eisa smart grid timeline, target dates, and project status. Overview of the smart grid policies, initiatives, and needs. The business case for the smart grid even though todays national electrical grid is 99. A key eisa assumption is that a modernized smart grid will substantially expand the use of digital, automated information and. Nerc is also responsible for standards for critical infrastructure protection cip which focus on planning and procedures for the physical security of the grid. Energy independence and security act of 2007 wikipedia. Industry must overcome a number of technical issues to deliver renewable energy in significant quantities. The energy independence and security act of 2007 pub. An introduction, a doesponsored publication released in 2008 and available online. Catalyzes innovation in smart grid applications green button app enabled by nist sgip standards available to 12 million consumers in 2012 opens international markets for u. Eisa directed the national institute of standards and technology. The national energy technology laboratory is involved in a variety of smart grid and modern grid activities on behalf of the doe office of electricity delivery and energy reliability oe, doe office of energy efficiency and renewable energy ee and the doe office of fossil energy fe. Massoud amin, a professor of electrical and computer. Eisa 2007 title xiii established smart grid concepts in law.
Summary of the energy independence and security act laws. A smart grid regional demonstration initiative was also established by eisa title xiii. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 pub. In weighing its responsibilities under eisa, doe convened an industry panel to comment on its responsibilities. A summary of major provisions summary the energy independence and security act p. Government printing office gpo 310 pp, 821k, about pdf the official text of the eisa is available in the united states code from the us government printing office. Ability to store, send and receive digital information through a combination of devices. In 2007, congress passed the energy independence and security act p. Interoperability requirements as an enabler of smart grid integrative research mladen kezunovic, ph.
To address this concern, the energy independence and security act of 2007. There is concern that if these efforts are not implemented securely, the electric grid could become more vulnerable to attacks and loss of services. B to include in the owners manual for vehicles capable of. Eisa 2007 the term smart grid functions shall include. Reference manual and procedures for implementation f the. Outline why look at smart grid defining a smart grid three paths to a smart grid systems view. Distinguishing characteristics of the smart grid cited in us. Control is one of the key enabling technologies for the deployment of renewable energy systems. Preliminary recommendations on standards 16, 17, 16 and 17. Achieving eisas vision of a smart grid in which the electric grid, smart appliances, electric vehicles. Energy independence and security act eisa 2007 grid wise architecture councilgwac stack.
Grids program overview 4 can provide the dispatchable power duration, lowcost, and lifecycle reliability of pumped hydroelectric, but provide scalability and siting for ubiquitous deployment across the grid. The eisa called for the smart grid to improve the transmission. Nist framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability standards, release 1. Energy independence and security act of 2007 govinfo. Smart grid legislative and regulatory policies and case.
Congress set in motion the federal governments efforts to modernize the electricity grid in title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa. The secretary, acting through the assistant secretary of the. Reinventing the electric power system a 2012 reprint journal from pes. The common elements and major components of the smart grid, and the integrated communication platforms that allow for these components to become an integrated infrastructure are discussed. It describes a highlevel conceptual reference model for the smart grid, identifies 75 existing standards that are applicable or likely. A smart grid is an electric network that can intelligently integrate the behavior and actions of all users connected to it generators. Energy doe describes the smart grid as an intelligent electricity. The policy states that a smart grid is the modernization of the nations electricity transmission and distribution system to maintain a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure that can meet future demand growth. As a result, doe in june 2008 published its metrics for measuring progress grid, association. Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid.
As a result, doe in june 2008 published its metrics for. National priority well fund a better, smarter electricity grid and train workers to build it president barack obama to stmeet the energy challenge and create a 21. The critical role of standards for the smart grid is spelled out in eisa and in the june 2011 nstc report, which advocates the development and adoption of standards to ensure that todays investments in the smart grid remain valuable in the future. Reference manual and procedures for implementation of the purpa standards in the energy independence and security act of 2007 overview and background of the purpa standards in the energy independence and security act of 2007 1. Pdf of the energy independence and security act, from u. Nist smart grid program overview george arnold director, smart grid and cyberphysical systems program office. The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa u s.
Study of the effect of private wire laws on the development of combined heat and power facilities. This paper summarizes the united states federal governments vision for the smart grid, as well as the tools utilized, the opportunities created and challenges faced. Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa special restriction under the energy independence and security act of 2007 some applicants may be interested in both the regional demonstration initiative, of which this foa is part, and the matching fund for smart grid investment costs as identified in eisa sections 4 and 6, respectively. The mandate energy independence and security act eisa of 2007 title xiii, section 5 smart grid interoperability framework in cooperation with the ieee, doe, nema, gwac. Nist sg team organization george arnold, director engineering lab christina santangelo, secretary dave wollman standards framework and measurement science program development.
In 2007, the energy independence and security act eisa established a. I 2009 describing the smart grid as a modernization of the nations electricity. Act of 2007 eisa 2007 with modernizing the nations electricity grid to improve its reliability and efficiency. Using smart buildings to unlock value in downtown chicago mike munson, grant jaskulski, and chris thomas 30 power to the people new distribution technologies on the horizon clark gellings. The term smart grid has describes a nextgeneration electric power system that is classified by.
Part of the energy independence and security act of 2007. Solar and wind power require advanced control techniques for. It is the policy of the united states to support the modernization of the nations electricity transmission and distribution system. As part of the democratic partys 100hour plan during the 110th congress, it was introduced in the united states house of representatives by representative nick rahall of west virginia, along with 198 cosponsors. Also, request that congress provide nist with the funds to coordinate the development of a framework as defined in section 5 of eisa 2007. Achieving eisas vision of a smart grid in which the electric grid, smart appliances, electric vehicles, distributed renewables and other elements can interwork cannot be. In addition, the eisa 2007 lists these 10 characteristics of a smart grid. Smart grids promise to facilitate the integration of renewable energy and will provide other benefits as well. Smart grid suppliers 80% of global grid investments will be made outside u. Smart gridsoverview and background information sciencedirect. Smart grid and its application in sustainable cities publications.
Title xiii legislates policy for modernization of the electricity grid for. Preliminary recommendations on standards 16, 17, 16 and 17 of the energy independence security act eisa of 2007. The house took up the energy bill again in december, passing a new version on december 6. Working definition of the smart grid based on performance. Smart grid characteristics and f unctions listed in eisa section 1, interoperability of smart grid equipment will be. Distribution system planning in the smart grid era julio romero aguero 62 in my view benefits of the smart grid. Title xiii legislates policy for modernization of the electricity grid for efficiency. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa publication date. Energy information administration smart grid legislative and regulatory policies and case studies 1 background in recent years, a number of u. Security act of 2007 eisa later added requirements for a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure with regard to smart grid development. In december 2007, the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa provided a legislative framework for transmission system modernization, including initiating smart grid expansion, providing tax incentives for investment, creating federal smart grid committees, and assigning federal funding for research and development.
Summary of the energy independence and security act us epa. New challenges and opportunities for the electric grid tim heidel. Government has mandated the transformation of the existing electric grid into a smart grid through the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa07 and the. Actuating devices pct and load control devices eisa 2007 defined by what will be funded what is the smart grid. Smart grid implementation by doe relating to the energy. Energy independence and security act eisa of 2007, the european technology platform for the electricity networks of the future, and similar. Smart grid investment standard and the smart grid information standard as set forth in the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa 2007 should be adopted.