The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of its NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards. Release 3.0 updates previous plans to transform the nation’s aging electric power system to an interoperable smart grid.
The new release was needed due to an increase in grid modernization process, the wide deployment of smart electric meters, new standards released, developments in smart grid cybersecurity, and more. NIST has also published a revision to its guidelines for smart grid cybersecurity.
The updated documents are available for review on NIST’s website.
