Table 9 Domains and Actors in the Smart Grid Conceptual Model (The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 2010)
Domain | Actors in the Domain |
|---|---|
Customers | The end users of electricity. May also generate, store, and manage the use of energy. Traditionally, three customer types are discussed, each with its own domain: residential, commercial, and industrial. |
Markets | The operators and participants in electricity markets. |
Service Providers | The organizations providing services to electrical customers and utilities. |
Operations | The managers of the movement of electricity. |
Bulk Generation | The generators of electricity in bulk quantities. May also store energy for later distribution. |
Transmission | The carriers of bulk electricity over long distances. May also store and generate electricity. |
Distribution | The distributors of electricity to and from customers. May also store and generate electricity. |