Merge pull request #49 from trifectatechfoundation/openadr-updates

Update Smart Grid Protocols section

Author: hugovandepol

content/initiatives/automated-demand-response.md

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-summary = "<p>As renewable energy resources increase, secure smart grid protocols are vital to optimizing our electricity grid.</p>"
+summary = "<p>Secure smart grid protocols like OpenADR are crucial for the energy transition.</p>"
 
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  "tweedegolf",   
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-### Automated Demand Response
+### Smart grid protocols: OpenADR
 
-As renewable energy resources increase, secure smart grid protocols are vital to optimizing our electricity grid. 
+As the electrification of our society goes on and the use of distributed energy resources increases, secure smart grid protocols are becoming vital to optimize the use of our existing physical grid infrastructure. 
 
-Automated Demand Response, ADR, enables utilities and aggregators to manage decentralized energy production. This project implements open-source OpenADR 3.0, the standard the [OpenADR Alliance](https://www.openadr.org/) is developing.
+One of such protocols is OpenADR, wich stands for Open Automated Demand Reponse. An open standard / protocol developed by the [OpenADR Alliance](https://www.openadr.org/). 
 
-Written in [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/), our implementation is fast, reliable, and suitable for many environments. It is a building block for a multitude of digital products and services underpinning the energy transition.
+OpenADR allows Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to implement so-called demand response programs, allowing them to reduce peak loads and alleviate pressure on the grid  through sending price signals or usage limits to large consumers when needed.
 
-### What We've Done
-
-[Tweede golf](https://tweedegolf.nl/en) started development in June 2024 with initial funding from [ElaadNL](https://elaad.nl/en/), the Knowledge & Innovation center for the joint Dutch grid operators that researches and tests smart and sustainable charging of electric vehicles.
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-To enable global collaboration and ensure neutral governance, the project became part of the [Linux Energy Foundation OpenLEADR](https://lfenergy.org/projects/openleadr/) project  in October 2024.
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-Trifecta Tech Foundation ensures that financial support is allocated responsibly and sustainably.
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-The repository for the OpenADR 3.0 Rust implementation is called [openleadr-rs](https://github.com/OpenLEADR/openleadr-rs) and the project is now often referred to as OpenLEADR 3.0.
 
-### Current Status
-
-As of March 2025, the project is **gaining early traction**, in particular in the Netherlands, and is actively seeking **seeking additional funding** for the items listed below.
-
-### What's Next
+Our project, called [OpenLEADR-rs](https://github.com/OpenLEADR/openleadr-rs), offers an open source implementation of **OpenADR version 3**, that is suitable for many environments. Written in Rust, it's a lightweight and reliable a building block for a multitude of digital products and services underpinning the energy transition.
 
-As soon as additional funding is secured, we'll deliver an **official field-test-ready release**. This way, (early) adopters can have greater confidence in the project's long-term sustainability.
+### What We've Done
 
-Our **key priorities for 2025** are:
+[Tweede golf](https://tweedegolf.nl/en) started development in **June 2024** with initial funding from [ElaadNL](https://elaad.nl/en/), the Knowledge & Innovation center for the joint Dutch grid operators that researches and tests smart and sustainable charging of electric vehicles.
 
-**Q2 2025:**
+To enable global collaboration and ensure neutral governance, the project became part of the [Linux Energy Foundation OpenLEADR](https://lfenergy.org/projects/openleadr/) project  in **October 2024**.
 
-+ Official field-test-ready release 
 
-**Q2-Q4 2025:**
+### Current Status
 
-+ Support for Dutch DSOs and CPOs who are adopting OpenLEADR 3.0 - **funded**.
-+ Bugfixes and maintenance - **funded**.
-+ Continued community building and contributor support.
-+ Addtional releases to align with new (minor) versions of the OpenADR standard.
-+ Preparation for a long-term support (LTS) release.
-+ WebSocket-based notification mechanism.
+As of August 2025, the project is **gaining traction**, in particular in the Netherlands. Funding for maintenance until mid-2026 has been secured. Additionally, the project is **actively seeking funding** for:
 
-**Additionally** we're eager to:
+### Priorities
 
-+ Further contribute to the development of the OpenADR 3.0 specification.
-+ Take on a more active role in the OpenADR community.
-+ Further invest in community building for the project itself.
++ Publishing an official field-test-ready release
++ Implementating OpenADR 3.1
++ Implementating an alternative (non-MQTT) notification mechanism
++ Improved testing infrastructure
++ Continued involvement in the development of the OpenADR specification
++ Continued community building and contributor support
 
 ### Get in touch!