RFC 6272: Internet Protocols for the Smart Grid

Citation
Internet Engineering Task Force, RFC 6272: Internet Protocols for the Smart Grid (full-text).

Overview
This document provides Smart Grid designers with guidance on how to use the the Internet Protocol Suite (IPS) in the Smart Grid. It provides an overview of the IPS and the key infrastructure protocols that are critical in integrating Smart Grid devices into an IP-based infrastructure; it also provides an example of how one might structure a network for advanced metering applications.