Information and Communication Technologies

Program 161

EPRI’s Information and communications Technology program (P161) promotes innovation by identifying, evaluating, and applying emerging Information, operational and communication technologies for grid modernization, digital transformation and ubiquitous connectivity. The research aims to identify, define, test and demonstrate innovative uses of DER, AMI, Telecoms and GIS technologies, accelerating their integration with other systems while optimizing the use of data they create and exchange.

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Program Manager: Sean Crimmins

DER Communication and Data Integration (161D)

DER growth impacts grid operations; planning ensures safety, reliability, stability.

Enterprise Architecture (161E)

Models, guidebooks and tools to accelerate technology adoption, data management and IT-OT Convergence

AMI and SCADA (161F)

Optimizing AMI and SCADA development enhances utility performance and data value.

Telecommunications (161G)

Guidance for utilities on telecom strategies,emerging technologies, and standards

Geospatial Intelligence (161H)

Optimizing geospatial systems for AR, digital twins, and advanced analytics

Key Strategic Projects

Data Management Collaborative: Surviving the Data Avalanche

Efficient data management is essential for utilities to adapt and
innovate in a rapidly evolving landscape, and this collaborative project seeks to overcome challenges by sharing best practices and insights among participating organizations.

Flexible Interoperable Technologies Initiative

Increasing demands of electrification, renewable energy, and data centers
require major grid investments, while utilities must navigate the complexities of integrating third-party DER aggregators to maintain reliability during this transition.

Nationwide Resilient Communications System

Technical specification and business operations plan for procuring and sustaining a Nationwide Resilient Communications System (NRCS) that ensures interoperable communication during black sky events across the North American grid

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