Overview
The Grounding & Lightning Interest Group takes a broad-spectrum view of grounding issues, providing clarity and understanding to grounding and lightning related topics. One of the group’s priorities is to ensure that grounding for safety is achieved. There is also a strong focus on improving lightning performance of transmission and distribution systems.
Focus areas
Lightning Protection and Performance- Substation Grounding
- Personal Protective Grounding (PPG)
- Distribution and Transmission System Grounding
- Copper Theft from Grounding Systems
This group is for
Grounding and lightning engineers, subject matter experts, and managers
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIPTechnical Advisors
John Williamson
Grounding and Lightning
John Williamson is a Professional Engineer with 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry at New Brunswick Power. He specializes in lightning protection and grounding system design. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 from the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Williamson instigated the creation of the GLP in 2009.
Top Resources
Personal Protective Grounding Reference Guide
Grounding System Maintenance Guide
Best Practices in Copper Theft Mitigation
Best Practices to Assess the Condition of Aged Grounding Systems
Step and Touch Coordination during Substation Expansion
Member Success Story
Guidelines for Extending Ground Grids
Electricity Supply Board
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