Overview
The objective of the Distribution Equipment and Planning Interest Group is to develop and implement best practices and processes regarding the management of distribution assets over their entire life cycle, including planning, purchasing, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining, and disposal of assets.
Focus areas
Improving Reliability of Distribution Equipment & Systems- Best Practices for Maintenance and Condition Assessment of Distribution Assets
- Exploring Technology and Equipment Impacting the Grid
- Improving Power Distribution Planning
This group is for
Distribution standards, engineering, and planning engineers, managers, and supervisors
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIPTechnical Advisors
Shawn Otal
Distribution Equipment and Planning
Shawn Otal is a Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the power sector. His work experience includes management consulting, infrastructure investment planning, utility mergers and acquisitions, R&D, policy development and power system planning, design, and construction supervision. He has worked extensively on consulting assignments aimed at improving the financial and operating performance of electricity delivery systems around the world. He has authored 16 major R&D publications on behalf of CEATI.
Top Resources
Distribution Planner’s Manual Update
Design of the Distribution Grid of the Future
A Guide to Mitigate Adverse Impacts of EV Charging Stations on Distribution Systems
The Best Poles for Distribution Systems
Distribution System Health Indices: A Simplified Methodology
Member Success Story
Distribution Planners Manual
National Grid
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