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NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 4.0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed this framework and roadmap to coordinate the development of interoperable standards for the smart grid. Release 4.0 updates previous editions by identifying key standards, gaps, and priorities across domains such ...
Gopstein, A. et al U.S. Department of Commerce
Jan 31, 2021
P2030.7 Standard for the Specification of Microgrid Controllers
IEEE P2030.7 is a standard that specifies functional and performance requirements for microgrid controllers. It details the capabilities necessary for controllers to manage microgrid operations, including islanding and reconnection, power quality management, load and resource coor...
IEEE Standards Association
Dec 31, 2024
Cybersecurity in Photovoltaic Plant Operations
This paper provides practical information for PV plant operators regarding cybersecurity. Plans to integrate photovoltaic generation into utility systems requires that cybersecurity be considered in every aspect from customer data to business information to plant monitoring and co...
Walker, A. et al NLR
Feb 28, 2021
NREL Topic 1 Final Report: Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies
This document is the final report of a two-year development, test, and demonstration project entitled “Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies”. The project was part of NREL’s (NREL) Integrated Network Test-bed for Energ...
Hudgins, A. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2018
Generic Microgrid Controller Specifications
Developed by the Advanced Power and Energy Program for the U.S. Department of Energy, this document provides generic specifications for microgrid controllers. It delineates required and optional functions across four modes of operation: grid-connected, islanded, transition, and su...
Razeghi, G. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2016
Flexible Operation of Microgrids Through Operator-Configurable Microgrid Controllers
Microgrids are becoming critical assets in power distribution systems. This is partly due to the resiliency and reliability challenges faced by power distribution systems in the last decade and partly due to the increased integration of distributed energy resource assets, such as ...
Curtiss, P. et al SandC Electric Company
Dec 31, 2024
Cyber Security for Distributed Energy Resources and DER Aggregators
Condenses key practices for securing grid‑edge assets: governance processes, device hardening, communications security, monitoring, and incident response. Oriented to utilities and developers translating standards into project‑level controls.
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Nov 30, 2022
Highlights of IEEE Standard 1547-2018 Implementation Considerations
This resource summarizes key implementation considerations for IEEE Std 1547-2018. It highlights technical requirements such as voltage and frequency ride-through, power quality, communications, interoperability, and testing. The document provides guidance on how utilities, manu...
Narang, D. NLR
Aug 25, 2021
Geothermal Heat Pump System Technical Specifications
This FEMP document specifies technical requirements for geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems used in federal buildings. It covers system sizing, efficiency ratings, refrigerants, controls, ground loop design, installation practices, and commissioning procedures. The specifications h...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Jul 07, 2025
Regulating Voltage: Recommendations for Smart Inverters
This report from GridLab provides recommendations for regulators and utilities on leveraging the advanced capabilities of smart inverters to manage voltage on distribution networks with high penetrations of solar and other DERs. It explains how functions such as volt VAR, frequenc...
O’Connell, R. et al GridLab
Sep 11, 2019
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