Smart grid resources

Want to get moving on your own research into the smart grid? Congratulations. When scaled up, the smart grid will be one of the largest and most complex projects ever undertaken. From a sustainability perspective, the smart grid is crucial for boosting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-carbon transportation. It is our most powerful investment and technology lever for supporting our energy security and mitigating climate change. I am regularly asked where to go for more information. With your research needs in mind, we have compiled a list of favorite resources. It is by no means complete but it should serve as a useful starting point. As you peruse these resources, you will find 100s more. As time is available, we extend this list. Please send us your favorite smart-grid resources for inclusion in future editions.

Grid-Interop, Denver, Colorado, Nov 17-19, 2009
http://www.gridweek.com/2009/default.asp
Excellent follow-up to Grid Week, don't miss it.

Smart Grid News (SGN)
http://www.smartgridnews.com/
Industry news, supplier and product evaluation, company background, well-staffed and written. Want product details and benchmarks? SGN has it. Want the latest news? Register with SGN.
SGN's Product Scorecard
Smart Grid Stimulus

Green Tech Media (GTM)
http://www.greentechmedia.com/channel/gridtech/
Well organized coverage of smart grid technologies including T&D, AMI, HAN, Storage, and applications. Want relevant news and research? GTM has it.
Hacking the Grid

GTM Research
http://www.gtmresearch.com/
Financial and market analyses, sector forecasts, emerging (clean tech) market reports, renewable energy coverage. Offers both free and paid reports. Very insightful.
The Smart Grid in 2010 (145 pages)

Green Biz
http://www.greenbiz.com/browse/energy-climate

Covers the business of energy and climate (among others). A general resource connecting smart grid with business sustainability issues. Looking for broad non-technical coverage? GreenBiz is your place.
State of Green Business

Clean Edge
http://www.cleanedge.com/
Broad market and company coverage including smart grid, energy efficiency, renewables, and low carbon-transportation. Want to hear the investors perspective? Visit CleanEdge.
Clean Energy Trends 2009 (links to in-depth PDF)

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
http://my.epri.com/
Industry trade organization performing R&D for the electricity sector. A wealth of research on all aspects of the electrical supply chain. Need to understand the utilities perspective? This is the place.
The Green Grid
Demand Response and Energy Efficiency

National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA)
http://www.nema.org/gov/energy/smartgrid/
Industry trade association for suppliers to the electricity value chain. Since the smart grid requires so many new products, smart grid is a hot topic at NEMA. Need the suppliers perspective? Visit NEMA.
Levels of Intelligence on the Smart Grid (overview, deep dive also available)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
http://www.ferc.gov/
Want to wade into the details of the US regulatory environment? This site provides the final word.
FERC's Smart Grid Coverage

US Department of Energy (DOE)
http://www.oe.energy.gov/smartgrid.htm
Funding ($$$$), research, data, forecasts, publications, and tutorials. A gold mine with too many resources to mention. Spend time on the DOEs website.
DOE's Smart Grid Introduction

Energy Information Administration (EIA)
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Covers all forms of energy with forecasts and data. Primarily US coverage but has some international data. Want data? And more data? EIA has it.
Electric Power Industry Overview
Electric Power Industry Companies (comprehensive list)

International Energy Agency (IEA)
http://www.iea.org/
Like the US-based EIA, this covers all forms of energy with forecasts and data. Want international data? IEA has it.
World Energy Outlook

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
http://www.nrel.gov/eis/
NREL covers much more than renewables. Coverage includes electric infrastructure systems research, distributed generation, and electricity reliability. They offer reports, data, and software models.
Energy Management and Grid Support Applications

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/
Coordinates development of standards and protocols to achieve interoperability of smart grid devices.
Smart Grid Standards (overview)
NIST/EPRI Standards Roadmap (270 pages)

Interested in smart grid privacy and security?
Start with these articles and reports.
Hacking the Grid (overview)
The Dangers of Meter Data (overview)
Smart Grid Security Requirements (overview)
NIST Cyber Security Requirements DRAFT (158 pages)
AMI System Security Requirements (115 pages)
ZigBee Security Considerations (university research)
White House Cyberspace Policy Review (76 pages)