Smart grid modeling, visualization, architecture, and controls

42 U.S. Code § 17384a. Smart grid modeling, visualization, architecture, and controls

(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application on electric grid modeling, sensing, visualization, architecture development, and advanced operation and controls.
(b) Modeling research and developmentThe Secretary shall support development of models of emerging technologies and systems to facilitate the secure and reliable design, planning, and operation of the electric grid for use by industry stakeholders. In particular, the Secretary shall support development of—
(1)
models to analyze and predict the effects of adverse physical and cyber events on the electric grid;
(2)
coupled models of electrical, physical, and cyber systems;
(3)
models of existing and emerging technologies being deployed on the electric grid due to projected changes in the electric generation mix and loads, for a variety of regional characteristics; and
(4)
integrated models of the communications, transmission, distribution, and other interdependent systems for existing, new, and emerging technologies.
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