Daniel Sheflin, an engineer with over 20 years of experience, was appointed chair of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Smart Grid Advisory Committee in 2010. The committee reports to the NIST director on responsibilities related to the smart grid as authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Composed of members from academia, industry, and professional organizations, the committee advises NIST on smart grid research, standards, implementation, interoperability and security to support the goals of the U.S. smart grid.

1. NIST Smart Grid Advisory
Committee
By: Daniel Sheflin

2. NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee
Having worked in the engineering field for more than 20 years, Daniel Sheflin served as
general manager of engineering for General Electric and vice president of technology
automation control solutions for Honeywell. In September 2010, while working at
Honeywell, Daniel Sheflin was appointed chair of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology's (NIST) federal Smart Grid Advisory Committee.

3. NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee
The Smart Grid Advisory Committee reports to the NIST director regarding
responsibilities authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The
committee was created to support the goals of the U.S. smart grid, the nationwide
electricity network that uses digital communications technology to function.

4. NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee
Made up of members from academia, trade, industry, and professional organizations in
the U.S., the committee gives input on the overall direction of smart grid programs and
activities, and suggests ways to enhance the grid's modernization and security. It advises
NIST on research, standards, implementation, interoperability, and performance of the
smart grid. It also prepares specific reports as requested by the NIST director.