Become an SEI Partner for Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM)

This opportunity is available to organizations that wish to sponsor SEI-Certified Smart Grid Navigators.

About SGMM

The SGMM is a management tool that helps utilities plan smart grid implementation, prioritize options, and measure progress.  Developed by utilities for utilities, the model is hosted by the SEI as a resource for industry transformation with the support of the US Department of Energy and input from a broad array of stakeholders. 

What services can SEI Partners for SGMM provide?

As an SEI Partner for SGMM, your organization sponsors one or more SEI-Certified SGMM Navigators to to guide utilities through the SGMM Navigation process.  The SGMM Navigator works with the utility’s smart grid team to complete the SGMM Compass survey on a consensus basis – promoting valuable internal discussion of current status and shared objectives.  After scoring and analyzing the survey, the Navigator leads a second workshop to review the survey results and use them to set consensus aspirations for an agreed planning horizon -- and to discuss related motivations, obstacles and required actions..

Requirements for becoming an SEI-Certified SGMM Navigator

In order to provide SEI services, your sponsored individuals must fulfill the requirements for becoming an SEI-Certified SGMM Navigator.

Application

Apply for this opportunity by contacting Stacie Blakley at scollins@sei.cmu.edu.

Detailed information for SEI Partners for SGMM

The following documents are based on actual license agreements and can provide additional information about the materials SEI Partners receive, prices and fees, and procedures SEI Partners follow:

• Procedures
• Materials