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D19: System Operator Uses Monitoring Data for Condition-based Maintenance Programs
April 2009
This use case describes how the use of remote sensor devices could enable SCE to proactively monitor equipment in the field to make maintenance decisions based on the current conditions of those assets.
Determination of the EISA 2007 Smart Grid Standards in Utah - Facilitated Discussion
April 2009
This presentation contains the background slides to support a facilitated discussion at the Utah Public Service Commission on May 13, 2009, on the Smart Grid Investment and Information standards in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Renewable Systems Integration at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
April 2009
This DOE presentation was presented at the CNLS Smart Grid Seminar Series at Los Alamos National Lab on May 5-6, 2009. It presents an overview of the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) role in National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) approach to addressing large-scale renewable and efficiency technology integration issues.
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) - The Smart Grid: Frequently Asked Questions for State Commissions
April 2009
This frequently asked questions (FAQ) factsheet seeks to explore common questions and provide brief answers. For the purposes of this factsheet, the smart grid takes the existing electricity delivery system and makes it smart by linking and applying seamless communications systems.
Building the Smart Grid Team
March 2009
This presentation provides information on the following when developing a smart grid team: the challenges faced; understanding of the smart grid; the job of the Smart Grid Team; and process and tools required.
NEMA Smart Grid Standards Activities
March 2009
This set of slides was presented at the Smart Grid Forum on April 23, 2009. The presentation provides an overview of various NEMA Smart Grid Standard activities with details on the different levels of Intelligence, Standards Recommendations and International Standards.
Study of Security Attributes of Smart Grid Systems - Current Cyber Security Issues
March 2009
This document provides information for a report to congress on Smart Grid security as required by Section 1309 of Title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This report describes the main technologies that support Smart Grid and summarizes the status of implementation into the existing U.S. electrical infrastructure.
Open Automated Demand Response Communications Specification (Version 1.0).
March 2009
This report describes the development of the Open Automated Demand Response Communications Specification, also known as OpenADR or Open Auto
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Open Automated Demand Response in Wastewater Treatment Facilities in California - Phase I Report
March 2009
This report summarizes the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's research in characterizing energy efficiency and automated Demand Response opportunities for wastewater treatment facilities in California.
NEMA Smart Grid Update
March 2009
This set of slides was presented at the Smart Grid Forum on April 23, 2009. The presentation summarizes various activities within NEMA, such as the IntelliGrid program with EPRI, Meeting with APPA, NRECA, EEI and FERC.
D10: Field Worker Uses Consolidated Mobile Systems (CMS) for Inspection and Repair Work
March 2009
This use case describes three scenarios in which field workers use a local Consolidated Mobile Solution (CMS) device in conjunction with inspections and maintenance activities.
D11: Distribution Operations uses Smart Grid Technology to Enhance Outage Restoration Communications Processes
March 2009
This use case describes how the Consolidated Mobile Solution (CMS) could improve communications between SCE and its customers during outages.
D12: Generation Dispatch Utilizes Energy Storage to Balance Renewable Variability
March 2009
This use case describes how monitoring the real-time status of renewable energy resources can increase the Independent System Operator's (ISO) and SCE's effectiveness in handling power variability.
NIST Smart Grid Standard Roadmap: Project Goals
March 2009
This set of slides was presented at the Smart Grid Forum on April 23, 2009. The presentation provides an overview of the NIST effort on Smart Grid Standard development which includes the NIST Role, NIST Plan to Accelerate Progress and Phase 1: Roadmap and Release 1 Standards.
The Smart Grid - Some Technical Challenges
March 2009
This presentation provides information about the smart grid key success factors, principal characteristics, key technology areas, value proposition, implementation plan, and the smart grid's five key technologies.
OpenDSS Level 2 Training
March 2009
This is the complete user manual for the OpenDSS distribution system simulator including installation basics, configuration and advanced modeling techniques. This presentation provides Level II training topics.
OpenDSS Introductory Training Level 1
March 2009
This is the complete user manual for the OpenDSS distribution system simulator including installation basics, configuration and advanced modeling techniques. This presentation provides introductory training topics.
Viability and Business Case of Alternative Smart Grid Scenarios
March 2009
This presentation provides information about the Smart Grid Modern Grid Strategy perspective, considerations for scenario valuation, key observations, benefit cost framework, key alternative scenarios.
D13: Power System Automatically Triggers FACTS Devices using Phasor Data to Maintain System Stability
March 2009
This use case describes how the coordinated use of phasor measurement data and Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices could enable SCE to maintain system stability following a destabilizing event such as the loss of a transmission line or substation transformer.
Northwest Open Automated Demand Response Technology Demonstration Project - 2009
March 2009
This report describes the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Demand Response Research Center (DRRC) demonstrated and evaluated open automated Demand Response (OpenADR) communication infrastructure to reduce winter morning and summer afternoon peak electricity demand in commercial buildings in the Seattle area.
Smart Grid Activities
March 2009
This presentation provides information about the smart grid key success factors, principal characteristics, smart grid key technology areas, consumer solutions, advanced distribution solutions, advanced transmission solutions, and technical challenges.
D14: EMS Uses Online Dissolved Gas Monitoring to Detect Emerging Failures of Transformer Banks and Take Corrective Action
March 2009
This use case describes how the deployment of online Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) devices could improve SCE's monitoring, maintenance, and operation of substation transformers.
Smart Grid Concepts - 2009 Apr.
March 2009
This presentation provides information about smart grid vision, value proposition, challenges, and risks.
Smart Grid Feeder Automation: A Developmental Field Test
March 2009
This presentation provides information about the distribution reliability analysis of smart feeder in Morgantown, WV. The slides present details about the members involved in the project, how the project implementation was done and how it works with descriptions on the Wi-Fi Wireless network, Cooper DAS Switch and Controller, Smart Grid RTU and the Distribution Automation (DA) Logic.
AEP's gridSMART initiative - 'What the Smart Grid means to customers'
February 2009
This set of slides was prepared by Darren Kelsey, AEP and presented at the EEI (Edison Electric Institute) National Accounts Workshop held on March 17, 2009. The slides cover the overview of the AEP gridSMART initiative, the distribution operations of the future, the project's role in Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, AMI and linked research projects.
