The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa u s. A smart grid regional demonstration initiative was also established by eisa title xiii. As part of this effort, doe is also responsible for increasing awareness of our nations smart grid. Smart grid is referred to by other names including smart electric grid, smart power grid, intelligrid, and future grid 1. Smart grid suppliers 80% of global grid investments will be made outside u. Next, lets find the legislation that congress authored and approved, i. Part of the energy independence and security act of 2007. It describes a highlevel conceptual reference model for the smart grid, identifies 75 existing standards that are applicable or likely. Distinguishing characteristics of the smart grid cited in us. Energy independence and security act eisa of 2007, the european technology platform for the electricity networks of the future, and similar. Smart grids promise to facilitate the integration of renewable energy and will provide other benefits as well. Smart gridsoverview and background information sciencedirect.
The house took up the energy bill again in december, passing a new version on december 6. Overview of the smart grid policies, initiatives, and needs. Overview of the smart grid policies, initiatives, and needs pserc. This document represents the preliminary recommended decision for consideration and determination of standards 16, 17 and 16 and 17 of the public utility regulatory. Actuating devices pct and load control devices eisa 2007 defined by what will be funded what is the smart grid. Federal matching fund for smart grid investment costs. Energy independence and security act eisa 2007 grid wise architecture councilgwac stack. The eisa called for the smart grid to improve the transmission. Industry must overcome a number of technical issues to deliver renewable energy in significant quantities. This version, renamed the energy independence and security act of 2007, restored the oil industry tax increases of the original bill. A smart grid is an electric network that can intelligently integrate the behavior and actions of all users connected to it generators. Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid. Interoperability requirements as an enabler of smart grid. Smart gridbuilding on the grid 7 with respect to the smart grid standards, section 5 of eisa specifies.
Energy doe describes the smart grid as an intelligent electricity. Reference manual and procedures for implementation f the. Eisa smart grid timeline, target dates, and project status. 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. 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. In 2007, congress passed the energy independence and security act p. January 2011 electricity grid modernization progress. Title xiii legislates policy for modernization of the electricity grid for efficiency. Eisa us energy independence and security act, 2007 include.
It is the policy of the united states to support the modernization of the nations electricity transmission and distribution system. Smart grid legislative and regulatory policies and case. To address this concern, the energy independence and security act of 2007. An introduction, a doesponsored publication released in 2008 and available online. Working definition of the smart grid based on performance. Nist framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability. Title xiii legislates policy for modernization of the electricity grid for. Pdf of the energy independence and security act, from u.
Ability to store, send and receive digital information through a combination of devices. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa. Massoud amin, a professor of electrical and computer. 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. Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa was signed into law. 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. The energy independence security act eisa of 2007 adds four additional purpa standards. 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. Act of 2007 eisa 2007 with modernizing the nations electricity grid to improve its reliability and efficiency. Distribution system planning in the smart grid era julio romero aguero 62 in my view benefits of the smart grid. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa publication date. Achieving eisas vision of a smart grid in which the electric grid, smart appliances, electric vehicles.
In addition, the eisa 2007 lists these 10 characteristics of a smart grid. A summary of major provisions summary the energy independence and security act p. 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. Preliminary recommendations on standards 16, 17, 16 and 17 of the energy independence security act eisa of 2007. 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 energy independence and security act of 2007 pub. In 2007, the energy independence and security act eisa established a. 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. Reinventing the electric power system a 2012 reprint journal from pes. 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.
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. There is concern that if these efforts are not implemented securely, the electric grid could become more vulnerable to attacks and loss of services. Preliminary recommendations on standards 16, 17, 16 and 17 of. Smart grid characteristics and f unctions listed in eisa section 1, interoperability of smart grid equipment will be. Title xiii of eisa of 2007 is the basis for the practical solutions to the current issues regarding. Control is one of the key enabling technologies for the deployment of renewable energy systems. 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. 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.
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. The secretary, acting through the assistant secretary of the. Summary of the energy independence and security act laws. Energy independence and security act of 2007 govinfo. As a result, doe in june 2008 published its metrics for measuring progress grid, association. The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa 2007 contains two sections secs. Eisa directed the national institute of standards and technology. Eisa 2007 title xiii established smart grid concepts in law. The business case for the smart grid even though todays national electrical grid is 99. Nist smart grid program overview george arnold director, smart grid and cyberphysical systems program office. 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. 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.
I 2009 describing the smart grid as a modernization of the nations electricity. 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. Part of a longterm economic strategy bruce hamilton smart grid. Nist sg team organization george arnold, director engineering lab christina santangelo, secretary dave wollman standards framework and measurement science program development. Study of the effect of private wire laws on the development of combined heat and power facilities. Summary of the energy independence and security act us epa. 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. Energy independence and security act of 2007, title xiii ferc.
Also, request that congress provide nist with the funds to coordinate the development of a framework as defined in section 5 of eisa 2007. Smart grid and its application in sustainable cities publications. 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. 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. 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. New challenges and opportunities for the electric grid. Nist framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability standards, release 1. Office of electricity delivery and energy reliability referred to. 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. Interoperability requirements as an enabler of smart grid integrative research mladen kezunovic, ph. The smart grid and cybersecurityregulatory policy and issues. Public utility regulatory policies act of 1978 purpa through purpa, two standards were established.
A key eisa assumption is that a modernized smart grid will substantially expand the use of digital, automated information and. 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. Nerc is also responsible for standards for critical infrastructure protection cip which focus on planning and procedures for the physical security of the grid. The term smart grid has describes a nextgeneration electric power system that is classified by. As a result, doe in june 2008 published its metrics for. Doe study of security attributes of smart grid systems. 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. A national vision for electricitys second 100 years pdf. Additionally, as the electric system may require several of the new capabilities of the smart grid 200903193054 ferc pdf unofficial 03192009. New challenges and opportunities for the electric grid tim heidel.
In weighing its responsibilities under eisa, doe convened an industry panel to comment on its responsibilities. Security act of 2007 eisa later added requirements for a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure with regard to smart grid development. B to include in the owners manual for vehicles capable of. Solar and wind power require advanced control techniques for. Introduction this reference manual is intended to be used as an aid to state commissions and. 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. Title xiii of the energy independence and security act of 2007 pub. Energy information administration smart grid legislative and regulatory policies and case studies 1 background in recent years, a number of u. Eisa 2007 the term smart grid functions shall include. 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. Outline why look at smart grid defining a smart grid three paths to a smart grid systems view.
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