IEEE 1854-2025

This guide identifies and categorizes important smart distribution applications, develops descriptions of the critical functions involved, defines important components of these systems, and provides examples of the systems that can be considered as part of distribution management systems or other smart distribution systems. This guide includes discussion on control, communications, and cybersecurity considerations when deploying smart distribution applications.



Revision Standard - Active. Important smart distribution applications are categorized, descriptions of the critical functions involved are developed, important components of these systems are defined, and examples of the systems that can be considered as part of distribution management systems or other smart distribution systems are provided in this guide.