IEC 61850 is the current international standard used for electrical grid data communication and electrical substation modeling. It is optimized for efficient and reliable transfer of process data and commands within and between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and substations. IEC 61850 is the National Institute of Standards and Technology standard for smart grid interoperability, as [...]

What kind of growth do you expect to see in the smart grid arena during the next few years? DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Vice President Ron Chebra shares his perspectives…

The energy and utility industry has to continue advancing to address key demands that are rapidly emerging, such as energy efficiency mandates, aging infrastructure, and reliability. At the same time, it has to manage financial, performance, life cycle, and other risks, which are growing exponentially as the interconnectivity of the utility of the future continues [...]

“As technology gets smarter, we’ll have demand response; we’ll have control of the load. And controlling the load … is the end game in the smart grid,” said KEMA Regional Director Kevin Sullivan at DistribuTECH 2012.

Utility revenue protection activities are not like they used to be. Advancements in meter technology, reading, and data collection have had a major impact on revenue protection department operations, and for some utilities, present opportunities for a paradigm shift.