Of InterestNIST & The Smart Grid Smart Grid: A Beginner's Guide Examples of Smart Grid Standards Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Smart Grid Advisory Committee Standards Information Resources from NIST and SGIP Research, Reports & Presentations Federal Register Notifications Congressional Testimony Press Releases International Coordination Green Button Initiative Glossaries NIST Smart Grid Collaboration Wiki

Smart Grid General Information:
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smartgrid@nist.gov

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Glossaries and Acronyms

The world of Smart Grid, like that of other technical subjects, is full of jargon and acronyms. Here are links to resources that will help you translate unfamiliar words and phrases.

Glossary at SmartGrid.gov website

Glossary in "Smart Grid: An Introduction" (See pages 41-43 in this publication from the United States Department of Energy)

Acronyms at Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse website