Enterprise Research Updates

Includes examples of ongoing EPRI research in the domain of DER Communication and Data Integration

Recent Highlights

Common Information Model Primer
Our most popular download is now available as a website. A soup-to-nuts overview of the IEC CIM, it's purpose, how to use and extend it.
2024 EPRI Utility Business Capability Model
A dedicated industry capability model for strategic planning, transformation and portfolio management.
Maturity Model for Utilities: A Framework for Transformation and Sustainability
A multi-dimensional model to assess the maturity of any capability or the basis for a domain specific maturity assessment.
Information Technology–Operational Technology Convergence Guidebook: Seventh Edition
T-OT Convergence: Why, how and when to converge.

For the full list of past research, click here

2026 Meeting Calendar

Task force meetings are open to funders of the distribution planning research. Reach out to Sean Crimmins if you are interested in learning how to participate.

2024 Planned Deliverables

• American Electric Power (AEP) Distribution Grid Model Data Management (GMDM) Technical Report: Compilation of Grid Model Data Requirements
• American Electric Power (AEP) Distribution Grid Model Data Management (GMDM): Deep Dive Analysis
• 2024 EPRI Utility Business Capability Model
• 2024 EPRI Utility Business Capability Model (Public Version)
• LEAPWorx 5th Edition
• Utility Business Capability Model Guidebook 3rd Edition
• Utility Enterprise Architecture Guidebook, 9th Edition
• Architectural Impacts of Disruptive Technologies, Fifth Edition
• Business Capability Model Guidebook for Business Capability Model Phase II
• Cloud Integration Guidebook: A Guide for Enterprise Architects, 8th Edition
• Common Information Model (CIM) Primer, 10th Edition
• 2024 EPRI Utility Business Capability Model for BCM Phase II
• Digital Transformation: Information Technology–Operational Technology Convergence Guidebook: Seventh Edition
White Paper – Technology Innovations