GWAC in the News Archive
2008
- GWAC 2009 Call for Candidates Begins. more>
- GridWise Architecture Council and National Institute of Standards and Technology accelerate progress of interoperable smart electricity system at the second Grid-Interop Forum.
Systems integrators, business managers, and policymakers work together to develop the smart electricity system of the future
GridWise Architecture Council and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) brought more than 200 technical experts together at the second Grid-Interop Forum, November 11-13, 2008, to provide input for reports to Congress on the interoperable status of the U.S. electricity system. The meeting also honored the authors of three conference papers for presenting concepts that advance the cause of interoperation of the many intelligent devices and systems that are emerging in the electric system. more>
- Grid Interop 2008 Call for Papers and Presentations: The GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC) in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues this Call for Papers and Presentations and invites you to contribute to the second annual Grid Interop Forum to be held in Atlanta, GA, November 11 - November 13, 2008.
A 250-300 word abstract proposing either a meeting paper or panel presentation should be submitted online by August 4, 2008.
- GWAC Announces Awards: SANTA CLARA, Calif.,-Three individuals and two organizations have been honored by the GridWise Architecture Council for their achievements in advancing interoperability in the smart electric power system of the future.
Recipients of the 2008 GridWise Applied Awards are Suedeen Kelly, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Terry Mohn, technology strategist for Sempra Energy; and Peter Kelly-Detwiler, sustainability vice president, Constellation NewEnergy; the power integration firm Factory IQ; and the University of New Mexico.
View the press release. (PDF 21KB)
- GWAC Approves New Version - GridWise Interoperability Context-Setting Framework is available for download (PDF 805KB).
- GWAC Elects New Members: Three noted experts were elected to the GridWise Architecture Council in early 2008. The new members include former FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell, information systems architect Alexander Levinson and home and utility systems consultant Kenneth Wacks.
GWAC members serve staggered two-year terms and are selected from industry and academia for their leadership in power systems, information technology, telecommunications, financial systems and end use electricity consumption.
View the press release. (PDF 17KB)
- GWAC 2008 Call for Candidates is now Closed: The GridWise Architecture Council Annual Call for Candidates has closed. This year the Architecture Council announced eight open seats and sought candidates to represent interests in a number of areas. Existing members had all indicated their interest to renew their candidacies for another 2-year term. We received a healthy response of 23 additional applicants with excellent experience. While existing members renewing their membership have the advantage of being familiar with the Council, the Nominations Committee's job is to develop a slate of candidates that best meets the desired attributes specified for a council with balanced representation. The targeted selection completion date is early February.
2007
- Grid Interop 2007 proceedings are available for download (PDF 7,765KB).
- GWAC 2008 Call for Candidates Begins. more>
- First Grid Interop Forum Announced: The GWAC issues a Call for Papers and invites you to the first Grid Interop Forum, to be held in Albuquerque, NM, November 7 - November 9, 2007.
- Checklist for Interoperability: GWAC has drafted a decision-maker's checklist for interoperability. The first release was distributed at GridWeek in April. The checklist is available for download.
- Interoperability Workshop: The GridWise Architecture Council held a workshop on interoperability in Dallas, TX on April 11-12, 2007. View the press release. Proceedings are now available for download.
- Interoperability Framework Interview: Steve Widergren and Ken Sinclair discuss the GWAC Interoperability Framework. Read the interview at AutomatedBuildings
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- Congratulations to Rik Drummond and GWAC: Congratulations GridWise Architecture Council members past and present for being recognized for outstanding leadership in the advancement of a smart grid in the field of advocacy. The award was accepted by Rik Drummond on behalf of the Council during a recognition dinner held on April 23, 2007 at GridWeek in Washington, DC. Rik Drummond played an important role in chairing the group through its formable years; however, the award recognizes the good work of each and every council member in advocating a smart grid through the GridWise interoperability principles and their outreach. Also of note, the affiliated organizations of two council members (Stephanie Hamilton - SCE and Erich Gunther - EnerNex) also received awards in recognition of their Smart Grid implementation and deployment successes. For more details, please visit the GridWeek website .
