Smart Grid Maturity Model: Model Definition. A Framework for Smart Grid Transformation

Abstract

The Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) is a business tool stewarded by the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. It was originally developed by electric power utilities for use by electric power utilities. The model provides a framework for understanding the current extent of smart grid deployment and capability within an electric utility, a context for establishing strategic objectives and implementation plans in support of grid modernization, and a means to evaluate progress over time toward those objectives. The SGMM is composed of eight domains and six maturity levels as detailed in this document, which contains the full definition and description of the model. Introductory material to aid in understanding the purpose and use of the SGMM is also provided. The primary audiences for the SGMM, and for this document, are electric power utilities that are seeking guidance related to the modernization of their operations and practices for delivering electricity. The audience also includes any related stakeholders for such utilities. Currently, the model is better suited for utilities with transmission and distribution operations than for pure generation utilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA532560

Entities

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Communications
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Grids
  • Energy Storage
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Load Monitoring
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Renewable Energy
  • Situational Awareness
  • Software Development

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Software Engineering.