International Organisation for Standardization approves standard that integrates control technologies into the grid

International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) has approved the ANSI/ASHRAE/NEMA Standard 201-2016, Facility Smart Grid Information Model (FSGIM), which helps electrical energy consumers participate in smart grid networks.

The standard provides a common base for consumers to describe, manage, and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecast. This enables information exchange between control systems and end-use devices, thus supporting two-way flow of electricity. The standard enables facilities such as single-family houses, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings to participate in smart grids.

For more information on the new ISO standard, see full article.