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GU304: TIIRs That Deliver: Turning Standards into an Operational Reality
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Practical course on developing Technical Interconnection and Interoperability Requirements (TIIRs) for DER integration
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Focus on translating IEEE 1547-2018 interoperability requirements into clear, enforceable utility language
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Based on EPRI TIIR template and industry guidance reports and real world utility examples
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Combines sample language, implementation insights, and real utility examples
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Covers topics including:
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TIIR fundamentals and structure
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DER technical review process and interconnection workflows
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DER communication architecture and system integration models
- DER communication interface (LDERCI) requirements
- Protocol selection and verification
- Cybersecurity and PKI considerations
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Cybersecurity across interconnection review stages
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Version management and configuration control
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Approved Product Lists (APLs) and certification strategies
- Commissioning, testing, and compliance validation
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Utility case studies and sample TIIR language
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Includes case-based discussion of how TIIR language impacts:
- Field deployment
- Vendor interoperability
- DERMS integration
- New Technologies (e.g. Data Centers, Vehicle-to-Grid)
