Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) solar, wind, battery storage, and electric vehicles—are transforming the distribution grid. As adoption accelerates, utilities face a new reality: every DER must interconnect safely, communicate reliably, and perform according to IEEE 1547-2018. The industry needs professionals who can make that happen.
That’s where the IEEE Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP) comes in.
ICAP’s DER initiatives are designed to give engineers, technicians, and commissioning specialists the skills the grid now demands. By working directly with utilities, manufacturers, integrators, subject matter experts, and regulators, ICAP has built training that closes real-world gaps and prepares professionals to implement IEEE 1547-2018 correctly and confidently.
IEEE 1547 Education and Credentialing Program delivers:
- Hands-on understanding of IEEE 1547-2018 requirements
- Practical commissioning workflows used by utilities
- Interoperability and grid-support function testing techniques
- Guidance from experts shaping the standard and its adoption
- Credentialing that signals readiness to perform conform conformity assessment tasks
Professionals who complete ICAP’s program gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly expanding field. Utilities trust the credential. Developers rely on it. DER owners are looking for it. And the industry benefits from a consistent, standard-aligned approach to commissioning that can be universally applied.
Individuals can be trained and credentialed to provide conformance commissioning services.
Course A: Commissioning Conformance Evaluation for High Complexity DER Installations
- Course Covers
- Fundamentals of DER and IEEE 1547 commissioning conformance evaluation.
- Practical commissioning conformance evaluation for High Complexity DER installations.
- Prerequisites
- Understand: low and medium voltage electrical equipment, basics of major equipment in DER systems, basic operation of DER systems, protection systems, and safety issues. Capable of using appropriate tools and advanced testing tools to properly evaluate complex DER installations.
- Example: engineer or specialized technician with more advanced skills
- DER Evaluation Capability
- High Complexity DER Installations
Under Development Fall 2026: Commissioning Conformance Evaluation for Simple DER Installations
- Course Covers
- Fundamentals of DER and IEEE 1547 commissioning conformance evaluation.
- Practical commissioning conformance evaluation for simple DER installations.
- Prerequisites
- Understand: electrical fundamentals, safety issues, and capable of using appropriate tools and devices to rigorously evaluate DER installations.
- Example: electrician, specialized technician
- DER Evaluation Capability
- Simple DER Installations
Who Should Attend
Those who work in the following:
- Utilities
- Electric Service Organizations
- Power Systems Engineering
- Consulting Engineering Firms
- Renewable Energy Companies
- Stakeholder interested in expanding understand of 1547 and conformity Assessment practices and procedures
What to Expect from Taking the Course:
High-complexity DER installations can range from less than 100 kW to many Megawatts and require an in-depth understanding of electric industry operations, standards, installation practices, and commissioning practices.
This virtual, instructor-led course is offered as part of the IEEE 1547 Education and Credentialing Program. It provides the information required for potential credentialing of an individual to perform IEEE Conformance Commissioning of High Complexity DER Installations. All course materials will be available online.
By attending this course, the participant can expect to strengthens their understanding of:
- Compliance frameworks for DER products
- Conformance and commissioning evaluations
- Accreditation and certification program development
- Utility acceptance criteria
- Testing requirements tied to IEEE 1547 and related standards.
The IEEE 1547 course can provide both technical knowledge and industry-recognized credibility that aligns well with the growing demand for DER and grid modernization expertise.
What You Will Learn
- A complete, practical, field-ready understanding of IEEE 1547-2018:
- IEEE 1547 Fundamentals Scope, applicability, and major changes from previous versions.
- Grid Support Functions (GSFs) Volt-VAR, Frequency-Watt, Volt-Watt, constant power factor, active/reactive power control.
- Ride-Through & Protection Requirements Mandatory curves, trip settings, clearing times, and abnormal performance validation.
- IEEE 1547.1-2020 Test Methods Required test sequences, tolerances, data capture, and utility interpretation.
- Conformity Assessment Procedures Step-by-step workflows, functional testing, settings verification, and documentation.
- Utility Acceptance Criteria How utilities evaluate conformance and avoid interconnection rejection.
- Standardized Reporting Templates, settings matrices, screenshots, and evidence packages utilities expect.
Registry of Credentialed Participants
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