Nationwide power outage data system initiated by Alfred University’s Simmins

的 Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN) 项目由 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) 和美国.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity.  ODIN is a collaborative effort among electric service providers aimed at facilitating interoperability and sharing comprehensive power outage data. By adhering to 标准化 protocols, developed by Simmins and his team at EPRI and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, ODIN enhances restoration efforts, 改进决策支持, and fosters resilience in the electric grid.

Simmins, who earned bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in ceramic engineering from Alfred University, was instrumental in the early-stage 发展 of the ODIN initiative while he was with the Electrical Power 研究 Institute (EPRI) from 2009-19. 周二, 4月23日, ORNL hosted a podcast to discuss the progress of the program, highlighting the seamless integration of outage data from Southern California Edison into the ODIN system. 的 move marks a significant milestone in the initiative's expansion.

 “What started as my EPRI project with six utilities has now blossomed into Outage Data Initiative Nationwide, encompassing over 125 utilities across the nation,” Simmins commented during the podcast. ODIN now stands as a beacon of collaboration, offering five- to 15-minute updates of outage data integrated from coast to coast.

在DistribuTECH 2015, Simmins and Oracle demonstrated how outage data can be shared in real time with vendors across the floor. DistribuTECH is the world’s largest and most comprehensive transmission and distribution event, 服务于公用事业行业. “This is critical to federal departments like FEMA and Department of Homeland Security.西明斯说. “的 data can also be used to quickly and efficiently apply the proper resources during a large-scale outage.”

Key goals of ODIN include supporting 标准化 outage data implementation, engaging stakeholders across the spectrum, and streamlining data sharing processes to enhance restoration efforts. Championed by the Department of Energy Office of Electricity's Advanced Grid 研究 and stewarded by ORNL, ODIN embodies a transformative vision for the electric sector.

的 benefits of ODIN are far-reaching, creating a universal translator for outage data that drives improved decision support and provides a common operating picture for stakeholders. By offering near real-time updates to emergency managers, 关键基础设施合作伙伴, 邻近公用事业, 智慧城市, ODIN reduces reliance on fragmented outage maps and minimizes unnecessary inquiries to utilities.

值得注意的是, ODIN was the cornerstone of the White House's call for real-time, 标准化, and transparent power outage data on November 22, 2022. 的 initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's broader goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and fostering a 可靠的, 公平能源体系.

As ODIN continues to expand its reach and impact, ORNL remains dedicated to driving innovation and collaboration in the realm of power outage data integration.

About Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the United States Department of Energy system. ORNL's mission is to deliver scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs that accelerate the 发展 and deployment of solutions in clean energy, 先进制造, 国家安全, 以及环境管理.

About the Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN)

ODIN is a collaborative effort among electric service providers aimed at facilitating interoperability and sharing comprehensive power outage data. By adhering to 标准化 protocols and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, ODIN enhances restoration efforts, 改进决策支持, and fosters resilience in the electric grid.

About the Department of Energy Office of Electricity

的 Department of Energy Office of Electricity (OE) leads efforts to ensure a resilient, 可靠的, and secure energy infrastructure in the United States. 通过研究, 发展, 和合作伙伴, OE works to advance grid modernization, 促进能源效益, and address emerging challenges in the energy sector.