July 26, 2013: Smart Grid Interoperability Standard Receives ANSI Approval
Stakeholders Can Now Validate the Interoperability and Security of Individual Grid Elements
ROSSLYN, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced it has received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for ANSI/NEMA SG IC 1-2013 Smart Grid Interoperable and Conformant Testing and Certification Scheme Operator Guidelines.
NEMA has led the effort to develop SG-IC 1, a standard that describes the roles and responsibilities for each of the four main participants in the testing scheme for interoperability and security among smart grid products. This guideline brings uniformity and portability to the process, as well as creates the necessary levels of checks and balances for the overall testing process. Contributors include internationally-accredited testing bodies that are also nationally recognized testing laboratories.