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Frequently Asked Questions

TC 13 is a Technical Committee within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is named "Electrical energy measurement and control" and is responsible for: Standardization in the field of a.c. and d.c. electrical energy measurement and control, for smart metering equipment and systems forming part of smart grids, used in power stations, along the network, and at energy users and producers, as well as to prepare international standards for meter test equipment and methods. Standardization of data exchange for smart metering and load control systems for all energy types. Excluded: Standardization for the interface of metering equipment for interconnection lines and industrial consumers and producers (covered by TC 57). This committee has published 119 standards.

TC 13 develops IEC standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Standardization in the field of a.c. and d.c. electrical energy measurement and control, for smart metering equipment and systems forming part of smart grids, used in power stations, along the network, and at energy users and producers, as well as to prepare international standards for meter test equipment and methods. Standardization of data exchange for smart metering and load control systems for all energy types. Excluded: Standardization for the interface of metering equipment for interconnection lines and industrial consumers and producers (covered by TC 57). Currently, there are 119 published standards from this technical committee.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world's leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Founded in 1906, the IEC provides a global platform for companies, industries, and governments to meet, discuss, and develop the international standards they require.

A Technical Committee (TC) in IEC is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.