Decision Options Matrix for IEEE Std 1547-2018 Adoption

This resource is intended to help stakeholders in adoption and implementation of IEEE Std 1547-2018 by guiding them through specific, detailed, decision options (DOs) that can be used in working group deliberations.

Topics Covered

This Decision Options Matrix separates DOs into three categories:

• Near-term items (actions needed as first steps in the adoption process)
• Mid-term items (actions that should, for the most part, be taken before the implementation date)
• Long-term items (actions that may be taken after the implementation date, and may require a formal road map, or may require ongoing re-evaluations).

Key Takeaways

Working groups can use this tool to structure and plan their decisions for implementation of IEEE Std 1547-2018. While this matrix is intended for public utilities commissions, utilities, and distributed energy resource stakeholders, the technical content of IEEE 1547-2018 is broken down into over 50 comprehensible DOs. The matrix is structured to highlight near-term DOs first, including the adoption timeline, performance categories, interconnection rule, and more. The time frame in which a working group selects the near-term DOs may take over six months. The mid-term DOs are listed second, and the long-term DOs are listed last. Each DO includes a description of the option, and a note on what to consider.

The intent of this matrix is to help strengthen organization and communication throughout the adoption process, and to increase overall implementation success.