Summary ø The Interoperability Working Group consists of members working to define a communications framework for collaborative grid operations that span enterprise boundaries. The group co-charters the Department of Energy's GridWise Architecture Council (AC), and maintains an active liaison role to it with several members actively participating in its deliberations. As the Architecture Council's work begins to bear fruit, the working group will begin to develop processes and standards for certification of GridWiseøcompatible communications.

Charter ø Develop a Framework for Interoperability:

• Define a communications framework for collaborative operations that span enterprise boundaries by chartering a group of industry experts.
  
  
• Build impetus for the framework by maintaining regular interaction between Alliance members and this industry group.
  
  
• Establish a foundation for consensus by formally reviewing and endorsing the group's results.
  
  
• Promote change by supporting relevant industry standards efforts.

Activities ø The Interoperability Working Group will:

• Co-charter the DOE Architecture Council (AC).
  
  
• Provide liaison to the AC and review, comment and endorse (as appropriate) its products and deliverables.
  
  
• Develop processes and standards for certification of GridWiseøcompatible communications.
  
  
• Work with the Outreach Working Group to publicize results of the working group and the AC.

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