About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 1986,The development of DNP3 (IEEE Std. 1815TM) was a (and is an ongoing) comprehensive effort to achieve open, standards-based interoperability for electric utility operations. DNP3 has grown to be the most widely used protocol for electric transmission and distribution communications (NA, other regions) and is a named standard for DER communications. DNP3 is also broadly adopted in adjacent industries such as water / wastewater, transportation and the oil and gas industry. DNP3 is owned and maintained by the DNP Users Group (DNP-UG). Of critical importance to the industry and UG members, our dedicated technical teams continue to address needs of the industry as summarized by our Mission above. Today, the technical teams consist of the: Technical Committee, Cyber Security Task Force, Test Management Committee and Test Procedure Committee. The DNP-UG is governed by our Board of Directors in accordance with our bylaws. Recent and current developments include new: • Update to the IEEE Std. 1815TM standard • DER communications standard – IEEE 1815.2TM (draft) – joint effort with MESA • Secure Authentication v6 (SAv6) • Authorization Management Protocol (AMP) • Test procedures • Device profile guide • Expanded Conformance Certification Program (CCP) Many other documents, specifications, standards, guides and other useful support are also available to our members. Join us! To participate & receive DNP-UG member benefits & services including the latest documents & updates, utilities and vendors are required to join and remain members. For more information go to dnp.org or email our team at admin@dnp.org DNP Users Group content including, postings, documents and presentations that refer to IEEE or IEEE standards, solely represent the views of the DNP-UG and do not necessarily represent a position of either IEEE, IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), the IEEE Power System Communications and Cybersecurity Standards Committee, or the applicable IEEE Working Groups.

Other Information: Founded in 1986, the DNP Users Group is an independent, user-driven organization focused on the support and advancement of the Distributed Network Protocol (DNP3). Originally developed for the electric utility industry, DNP3 has become a key communication protocol for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems in various critical infrastructure sectors. The DNP Users Group provides technical guidance, promotes interoperability, and supports ongoing development of the protocol to ensure secure and efficient communication between intelligent electronic devices. The group maintains and updates protocol specifications, offers user support, and facilitates collaboration among manufacturers, utilities, and engineers. Its primary goal is to ensure DNP3 remains robust, reliable, and adaptable to evolving industry needs, including cybersecurity enhancements and integration with modern smart grid technologies.