Overview
ISO 17800:2017 - Facility smart grid information model (FSGIM) defines an abstract, object‑oriented information model to enable consistent information exchange between facility control systems and end‑use devices across homes, commercial/institutional buildings, and industrial facilities. The model is communication‑protocol independent and provides a common basis for describing, managing, and communicating electrical energy consumption, forecasts and capabilities between facilities and energy service providers.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Abstract object‑oriented model: A protocol‑agnostic information model (UML normative annex) that vendors and integrators can map to specific communication technologies.
- Comprehensive data objects and actions: Defines the information needed to represent meters, loads, generators, storage, energy managers and related actions for energy management.
- Energy management functions supported:
- On‑site generation and integration
- Demand response and direct load control
- Electrical storage coordination
- Peak demand management and load shedding capability estimation
- Forward power usage estimation and historical consumption utilization
- End‑load monitoring (sub‑metering) and power‑quality monitoring
- Conformance and structure: Includes conformance requirements and modular model components to ensure interoperable implementations (see Clause 7 and the model structure sections).
- Standards alignment: Developed to harmonize with other smart grid standards and includes references to external models and specifications (examples noted in the document include OASIS EMIX/WS‑Calendar excerpts).
Practical applications and users
ISO 17800:2017 is practical for organizations that need a vendor‑neutral framework for facility energy information and control:
- Facility and energy managers: Standardize monitoring, forecasting and automated responses across mixed equipment.
- Utilities and energy service providers: Exchange consistent load forecasts, demand response signals, and capability data with customers.
- Building automation and IoT vendors: Design interoperable controllers, EMS, meters and gateways that map to a common information model.
- System integrators and consultants: Architect multi‑vendor solutions for sub‑metering, storage integration, and demand management.
- Standards developers: Use FSGIM as a foundation for protocol‑specific profiles and implementations.
Related standards and notes
- ISO 17800 is intended as an information‑content foundation; implementers map the abstract model to protocols and profiles. The standard references external specifications (e.g., OASIS EMIX/WS‑Calendar excerpts) and includes a normative UML model to aid implementation.
Keywords: ISO 17800, Facility Smart Grid Information Model, FSGIM, smart grid, energy management, demand response, building automation, sub‑metering, energy forecasting, interoperability.
