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- [Erik Sonju Presents on Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Modeling Practices](https://www.powersystem.org/erik-sonju-presents-on-distributed-energy-resource-interconnection-modeling-practices/) - In addition to hosting a booth at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association Engineering & Operations Conference this week, PSE President, Erik S. Sonju, will also be giving a presentation on Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Modeling Practices. The presentation will review modeling transient impacts of inverter-based distributed energy resource interconnections and their response to abnormal system conditions.
- [Erik Sonju Speaks on Energy and Electricity](https://www.powersystem.org/erik-sonju-speaks-on-energy-and-electricity/) - Energy. It runs the world and is a critical component of the Utility Industry. Later this week, PSE's President, Erik S. Sonju, will share his expertise on Energy and Electricity with the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute - Energy Utility Basics. PSE is humbled to have the opportunity to share our knowledge on energy and its natural sources, measuring
- [See you soon, UW Madison Career Fair](https://www.powersystem.org/see-you-soon-uw-madison-career-fair/) - This week, we had the opportunity to meet several energetic and motivated students at the UW Madison Career Fair. It was great to see so many driven students on their way to becoming engineers.
- [Kahara Franze - Promotion to Data Analyst](https://www.powersystem.org/kahara-franze-promotion-to-data-analyst/) - PSE's Kahara Franze transitioned from a Project Coordinator to a Data Analyst this month and we look forward to seeing her thrive in this new position! Congratulations, Kahara.
- [Ohio Electric Cooperatives - Monthly Discussions Around Industry Trends](https://www.powersystem.org/ohio-electric-cooperatives-monthly-discussions-around-industry-trends/) - How to calculate and design TOU rates is the topic of discussion for September. Throughout the year, we have conducted a monthly conversation with Ohio's Electric Cooperatives discussing new industry trends, how they could impact us today and in the future, and much more. Rich Macke, our VP of Economics, Rates, & Business Planning, will be hosting the
- [Rich Macke Speaks on Retail Rate Restructuring at MREA](https://www.powersystem.org/rich-macke-speaks-on-retail-rate-restructuring-at-mrea/) - Tomorrow, Rich Macke, our VP of Economics, Rates, & Business Planning, will attend the Minnesota Rural Electric Association CEO Conference and speak on the topic of Retail Rate Restructuring.
- [Fixed Tilt Solar Photovoltaic System](https://www.powersystem.org/fixed-tilt-solar-photovoltaic-system/) - PSE’s Energy Resources group designed a Fixed Tilt Solar Photovoltaic system for this 1MWAC Community Solar Garden in Zumbrota, Minnesota. The system was connected to the Xcel Energy grid as part of their community solar garden program. Thank you to PSE's Ola Boye, P.E., for leading this project, and Kyle Clancy, for contributing as a design engineer.
- [$5,767.50 Raised by PSE Employees for Local Food Pantries](https://www.powersystem.org/5767-50-raised-by-pse-employees-for-local-food-pantries/)
- [Emergency Gas Response Presentation](https://www.powersystem.org/emergency-gas-response-presentation/) - Emergency Gas Responce - Harry John-Erik Sonju
- [North Dakota Transmission Capacity Study Report](https://www.powersystem.org/north-dakota-transmission-capacity-study-report/) - Presented by Peter Koegel, Manager, Transmission Studies and Tom Butz, Senior Consultant at the 2020 MIPSYCON conference. View the report here: NDTA Transmission Capacity Study Report
- [Tom Asp & Jim Weikert host Wisconsin Counties Association's Broadband Webinar on Sept. 9, 2020](https://www.powersystem.org/tom-asp-jim-weikert-host-wisconsin-counties-associations-broadband-webinar-on-sept-9-2020/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to working from home and has highlighted the importance of broadband to our communities – rural and urban. Increases in work-at-home, remote schooling, telemedicine, and other social-distancing efforts have revealed broadband service gaps and their impacts. Given this new pressure on the broadband infrastructure, we have seen an increase
- [WEBINAR on Make Ready for Broadband - August 25](https://www.powersystem.org/webinar-on-make-ready-for-broadband-august-25/) - Rural broadband presents a huge opportunity for electric utilities, but a successful deployment requires valid upfront assumptions, appropriate material selection, and code compliant installations. Whether you are determining if broadband is in your utility’s future or are already moving forward into broadband, there are some key engineering items that we highly suggest being considered.
- [NEW GIS Video - Identifying Map and Feature Service URLs in a Web Mapping Application](https://www.powersystem.org/new-gis-video-identifying-map-and-feature-service-urls-in-a-web-mapping-application/)
- [WEBINAR on Broadband Case Studies by Tom Asp](https://www.powersystem.org/webinar-on-broadband-case-studies-by-tom-asp/) - The interest in electric utility broadband deployments has been on a resurgence in the past few years. Many utilities that have entered the broadband business have sought partnerships with private providers while others have stood up a stand-alone broadband business operated by utility staff. This session presents a balance of the challenges and considerations in
- [Power System Engineering is highlighted in the Kansas Electric Cooperative Rural Power Newsletter](https://www.powersystem.org/power-system-engineering-is-highlighted-in-the-kansas-electric-cooperative-rural-power-newsletter/) - The recent transition to working from home has put a spotlight on the value of broadband and fiber to residential members. Power System Engineering (PSE) has been working with cooperatives for years in exploring broadband feasibility as well as refining business practices in expanding offerings. PSE will share their insights through webinars scheduled at for
- [The Impact of COVID-19 on Midwest Economies and Electric Energy](https://www.powersystem.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-midwest-economies-and-electric-energy/) - Midwestern states’ economies have been severely impacted by businesses stoppage due the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. The shutdown of businesses has led to over 3.7 million unemployment claims in the region, as of the end of April (see Table 1). Unemployment claims are the highest in Michigan and Ohio, with key steel and auto industries closures.
- [As Trump signs executive order to secure nations’ bulk power system; know that PSE is following this closely...](https://www.powersystem.org/as-trump-signs-executive-order-to-secure-nations-bulk-power-system-know-that-pse-is-following-this-closely/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on May 1 signed an executive order that seeks to secure America’s bulk power system (BPS) from foreign adversaries. The bulk power system is vital to the country’s energy security, supporting national defense, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and the economy. It encompasses the facilities and control systems necessary for operating an
- [COVID-19 Pandemic is Putting Pressure on our Broadband Infrastructure](https://www.powersystem.org/covid-19-pandemic-is-putting-pressure-on-our-broadband-infrastructure/) - Many electric utilities have been intrigued by the idea of offering high-speed broadband to their residents and members as an expansion of their own fiber networks. The need for this service will increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Work-at-home, remote schooling, video streaming, telemedicine, and other at-home connections have dramatically increased due to social distancing
- [PSE presented to the Wisconsin Cooperatives on technical considerations of inverter based distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections.](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-presented-to-the-wisconsin-cooperatives-on-technical-considerations-of-inverter-based-distributed-energy-resource-der-interconnections/) - PSE presented to the Wisconsin Cooperatives on technical considerations of inverter based distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections. Ola Ilelaboye‍ did an awesome job sharing his knowledge on inverter technology and design characteristics of solar projects. The WI Cooperative group had some great questions and walked away from the half day session with a better understanding
- [PSE to attend 2020 NCREC Engineering Conference on March 11th & 12th](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-to-attend-2020-ncrec-engineering-conference-on-march-11th-12th/) - PSE to attend 2020 NCREC Engineering Conference on March 11th & 12th, 2020 in Hinckley, MN. Our President, Erik Sonju, P.E. along with Harry John will be speaking on EV Industry Thoughts and our Christopher Graff, P.E. will be presenting on the 'Role of Professional Engineer.' It will focus on the responsibilities a Professional Engineer
- [PSE invited to present 'To Broadband or not to Broadband'](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-invited-to-present-to-broadband-or-not-to-broadband/) - PSE invited to present 'To Broadband or not to Broadband' at the APPA Engineering & Operations session on Tuesday, April 21st, from 1:30-2:45pm. Along with PSE's Tom Asp, Stacy Cantrell, VP of Engineering Huntsville Utilities will be speaking on the resurgence of interest in municipal broadband deployments to help public power utilities thrive in the
- [The number of electric utilities deploying large battery systems to store power is on the rise](https://www.powersystem.org/the-number-of-electric-utilities-deploying-large-battery-systems-to-store-power-is-on-the-rise/) - The number of electric utilities deploying large battery systems to store power is on the rise, but it’s a technology that’s still very much in its infancy. How are electric cooperatives integrating storage, and how are they using it to serve their members? In the latest episode of Along Those Lines, NRECA’s Jan Ahlen explains
- [PSE invited to speak during NSAC's Tax, Finance, and Accounting Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-invited-to-speak-during-nsacs-tax-finance-and-accounting-conference/) - August 6 - 9, Salt Lake City, UT PSE's Jon Powvens will present the following: Achieving Cyber Security in a Non-Secure World August 8 7:45 - 9:00 am The session will illustrate firsthand what attackers will try and what they can do once a password is cracked. You will learn simple steps you can
- [PSE invited to present during EUCI's Residential Demand Charges Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-invited-to-present-during-eucis-residential-demand-charges-conference/) - July 24 - 25, Charleston, SC PSE's Rich Macke will present: Anti-Demand Charges: The Case for Peak-Time Rebate (PTR) Programs July 24 1:15 - 2:00 pm The session will review how PTR programs can be used to facilitate the deployment and adoption of cost saving programs and technologies while creating value for all stakeholders.
- [PSE invited to present during Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) Managers' and Board Presidents' Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-invited-to-present-during-iowa-association-of-electric-cooperatives-iaec-managers-and-board-presidents-summer-conference/) - July 13 - 14, Okoboji, IA PSE's Rich Macke will present: Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) July 14 9:00 - 10:00 am The presentation will highlight the purpose of PCAs and when cooperatives should consider implementation. It will cover the advantages and disadvantages, as well as options to consider if your cooperative does not adopt
- [PSE chosen to speak during APPA's 2017 E&O Technical Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-speak-during-appas-2017-eo-technical-conference/) - May 7 - 10, San Antonio, TX PSE's Charles Blecke, along with David Miller (City of Riverside, CA), will present: Asset Management May 9 8:30 - 10:00 am With the flattening of revenues used to cover operation and maintenance budgets, it is critical for public power utilities to find greater efficiencies in identifying assets,
- [PSE chosen to present several topics during UTC's 2017 Telecom & Technology Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-present-several-topics-during-utcs-2017-telecom-technology-conference/) - May 8 - 12, Charlotte, NC Charles Plummer will present the following: Power Systems 101 May 8 1:00 - 4:00 pm This overview will explore how energy is used by the electrical utility industry and how the different elements on the electrical system affect electrical system reliability and operations. Building on power system concepts,
- [PSE chosen to speak during IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC)](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-speak-during-ieee-rural-electric-power-conference-repc/) - April 23 - 26, Columbus, OH PSE's Jeff Triplett will present: DER - What the Future May Hold and How to Better Prepare for It Now April 25 10:30 - 11:00am The presentation will include DER interconnections, engineering and operations, and how to better prepare for the future. Visit ieee.org for more information.
- [PSE chosen to speak during TechAdvantage 2017 Conference & Expo](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-speak-during-techadvantage-2017-conference-expo/) - PSE's Rick Schmidt and Charles Plummer will present: Developing a Strategic Communications Plan for Your Co-op February 26 8:00am - Noon The presentation will give an overview of emerging communications technologies and provide case studies of several communication infrastructure deployments. It will include insights and tips for defining communication backhaul requirements for AMI, DA,
- [PSE is now offering customized onsite Cyber Security Awareness Training](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-is-now-offering-customized-onsite-cyber-security-awareness-training/) - Cyber attacks on utilities have come to America. The recent news that a Vermont utility has identified malware associated with Russian malicious cyber activity has made it clear that American utilities are not immune. This malware called Grizzly Steepe uses spear phishing emails in order to trick users into installing the malware on their computers.
- [NRECA publishes distributed solar generation paper prepared by PSE](https://www.powersystem.org/nreca-publishes-distributed-solar-generation-paper-prepared-by-pse/) - The paper includes information to help cooperatives evaluate and consider how to best advocate, calculate, and negotiate the value of distributed PV for internal and external purposes. Utilities can then determine if they should either 1) establish a Value of Solar tariff used for compensating distributed PV or 2) assess whether a compensation method such as
- [PSE chosen to present during UTC Rural Broadband Council Workshop](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-present-during-utc-rural-broadband-council-workshop/) - PSE's Charles Plummer, along with others, will present: Engineering Your Broadband Deployment July 20 11:00 am - Noon As utilities plan and deploy their broadband network, they need to develop engineering studies and implement processes for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the equipment. This session will feature companies that can assist utilities with
- [PSE opens new Lexington, KY office](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-opens-new-lexington-ky-office/) - Our new location will provide: Engineering: Full-service including system planning, distributed energy resources (DER) studies and design, and GIS. Rate and Cost of Service Studies: Including establishing revenue needs, rate design, and tariff/policy strategies for regulated and unregulated electric utilities. Please contact Matt Ward at 859-721-2837 or wardm@powersystem.org with any questions you might have about how our
- [PSE chosen to speak at APPA's 2016 Engineering and Operations Technical Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-speak-at-appas-2016-engineering-and-operations-technical-conference/) - PSE's Jim Weikert will present: Wireless Backhaul Solutions April 5 3:00 - 4:15 pm When deploying AMI, SCADA, distribution automation, and distributed generation, the biggest challenge often is assessing and determining appropriate communications backhaul. Jim will cover the benefits and provide an analysis of the communication technologies most suitable for these deployments.
- [PSE chosen to speak at TechAdvantage 2016 Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-chosen-to-speak-at-techadvantage-2016-conference/) - February 15 - 18, 2016, New Orleans, LA PSE's Erik Sonju and Charles Blecke will present: Confronting the Age of Aging Electric Utility Infrastructure Date and Time: TBD Utility executives identified aging infrastructure as the number one challenge facing the electric industry in a recent Utility Dive survey. This presentation will focus on the aging
- [PSE invited to speak during APPA's Business and Financial Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-invited-to-speak-during-appas-business-and-financial-conference/) - September 17 - 20, Nashville, TN PSE's Rich Macke will present: Cost of Service: Transforming Theory into Reality September 19 1:30 - 3:00 pm As a public power utility, you set rates to recover costs, not to reap profits. Yet no matter how robust your cost of service analysis—customers don’t care. When you announce
- [PSE helps a North Dakota cooperative launch a new rebate program](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-helps-a-north-dakota-cooperative-launch-a-new-rebate-program/) - Our team helped Capital Electric get the program up and running and continues to assist in accurately calculating reductions and rebates, and with peak event dispatching. Check out the local TV station’s report on the new program (link below). ND news coverage Please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org with any questions you might have about how your
- [The Depreciation Study](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-offers-new-service-the-depreciation-study/) - A depreciation study examines the age, mortality, and salvage characteristics of a utility’s plant to formulate appropriate depreciation rates. Our team is excited to announce that we now offer these studies to our electric cooperative clients. Regulated cooperatives typically establish current depreciation rates by filing a depreciation study during a rate adjustment application. Self-regulated cooperatives
- [Our forward-thinking team assisted with several notable solar PV projects in Wisconsin](https://www.powersystem.org/our-forward-thinking-team-assisted-with-several-notable-solar-pv-projects-in-wisconsin/) - RENEW Wisconsin held their annual Renewable Energy Summit on January 18 in Madison, WI. The summit touched on several key topics, including unveiling their 2017 Honor Roll for Utility Solar PV Projects currently operating in the state. The PV installations that made the honor roll are generating approximately 80 MW. Our team assisted our clients
- [Jim Weikert promoted to Director of Utility Automation and Technology](https://www.powersystem.org/lorem-ipsum/) - With this promotion, Jim will provide leadership and support to our AMI and Utility Technology teams and clients, in addition to his current leadership role with our Utility SCADA and Automation team. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA degree from Edgewood College.
- [PSE is offering a Rate and Cost of Service Seminar](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-is-offering-a-rate-and-cost-of-service-seminar/) - PSE's Rich Macke and Elena Kanaeva-Larson, along with KEC's Doug Shepherd, will present the seminar. This course will provide a thorough understanding of the basic purposes, concepts, challenges, and solutions needed for ratemaking in today’s dynamic electric industry landscape. Topics to be covered include: establishing revenue requirements, assigning cost responsibility, and designing retail rates. Specific
- [PSE performs key impact study for large solar array project in Michigan](https://www.powersystem.org/pse-performs-key-impact-study-for-large-solar-array-project-in-michigan/) - Heritage Sustainable Energy (Heritage) is in the process of constructing a solar array in Traverse City that is expected to begin producing power in October. The city’s municipal utility, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP), as part of an initiative to use renewable energy to power all of their government operations, has agreed to purchase

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- [Renewable Energy Resources](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/) - Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, increasing 100 percent from 2000-2018. U.S. consumption of renewables is expected to grow over the next 30 years at an average annual rate of 1.8 percent, higher than the overall growth rate in energy consumption (0.2 percent per year) under a business-as-usual scenario.* From
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- [Broadband & FTTP](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/) - Broadband services have gone from luxury to necessity in order to fully participate in today’s economy and society. However, many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband services since traditional internet carriers do not sufficiently serve these areas. To address this inequality, utilities are developing Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and wireless broadband initiatives to promote economic
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- [AMI, MDMS & Load Management](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/ami-mdm-and-load-management/) - Whether you're looking to put in your first meter reading system, replace it completely, or if you find yourself somewhere in between, PSE's vendor-independent, unbiased advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) business case and procurement can help. Derived from extensive experience with utilities across the country, this process results in the utility purchasing the right AMI system
- [GIS Procurement System Integration](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/gis-procurement/) - A Geographic Information System (GIS) is critical to any utility’s business. A successful GIS will store and map a vast amount of information about the utility's electric, gas, and water systems, as well as outside plants. It can be a simple cloud-based solution or a multi-faceted solution combining software pieces from several vendors. At either
- [Vegetation Management Tools](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/vegetation-management-tools/) - Vegetation management is one of the most critical activities which a utility must manage to maintain reliability. Performing vegetation management well boosts reliability while keeping costs under control PSE has created a set of tools for the utility and for contractors to manage vegetation well. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utility Tools Track what areas have been cut over
- [DER Hosting Tools](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/der-hosting-tools/) - Renewable energy usage through solar and battery storage are growing in popularity across the US. Managing this growth is critical for utilities as they adapt to the change. PSE has created tools to help utilities manage distributed energy resources. Our Esri dashboards allow utilities and customers to work more efficiently in concert with each other. DER
- [Municipal Solutions](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/municipal-solutions-2/) - Municipalities manage a broad set of services. PSE has developed a set of Esri based dashboards for helping them manage their assets and work being done on them. Beyond the tools shown here, out tools will help with parks, streets, wastewater and many other aspects of municipal operations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water Utility Tools Main and Lateral Locations Hydrants and
- [Utility 5G Management Tools](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/utility-5g-management-tools/) - 5G is growing rapidly across the US. As carriers roll out 5G, they are looking to attach small cell antennas to utility poles, streetlights and other structures across your territory. PSE has created tools to help utilities manage 5G and other attachments. Our Esri dashboards allow utilities and 5G carriers to work more efficiently in concert with each other. Applicant
- [Utility Network](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/utility-network/) - PSE has developed a toolset to help utilities convert into Esri’s Utility Network platform. Esri’s Utility Network provides utilities today with so many benefits. Error Checking: Prevent bad data input even from the field when editing Tracing: In the office and the field Subnetworks: Adapt with how switches and valves are opened and closed Zones:
- [Web App Development](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/web-app-development/) - The power of GIS is often unlocked through the web apps that are developed to leverage the underlying data. PSE can help you develop web apps that you can maintain and expand yourself. Common web apps we’ve developed include, Inventory & Data Collection Tree Trimming & Vegetation Management Construction As-built Web Maps Inspection Data Collection
- [GIS Training](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/gis-training/) - Training is one of the most critical steps to equip your internal staff to use the power of the Esri toolset. PSE offers scheduled training and customized training to allow you to choose what is most beneficial. PSE offers training that combines PSE’s Instructor led Personalized Training from our senior GIS analysts utilizing the extensive
- [System Integration](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/system-integration/) - GIS can be one of several systems of record for many organizations, but it is often isolated from other systems. Therefore, it is essential to open this information silo to other data stores and encourage company-wide data flow. Database-to-database communication to and from a GIS allows for data visualization and analysis that would otherwise be
- [Implementation & Conversion](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/implementation-conversion/) - Many utilities are converting from legacy CAD based GIS systems or building GIS for the first time. PSE has worked with many utilities to bring their information together into a cohesive system that can benefit them well. The conversion and implement process includes gathering and organizing data and considering many aspects including, Data Sources –
- [GIS Strategy](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/gis-strategy/) - GIS is a system that enables many of the systems in an organization. PSE has helped many utilities to build an integrated set of systems leveraging the data in GIS to support managing their assets, running their electric, water and gas systems, and servicing their customers well. PSE develops an overall picture of the integral
- [Geographic Information Systems (GIS)](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/)
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- [Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Electric Vehicles (EV)](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/distributed-energy-resources/) - Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is driving a revolution in the electric industry. Both on-the-grid and behind-the-meter at customer locations, DER brings with it many technical, operational, financial, and strategic challenges. Our team assists in navigating these challenges in a way that balances competing interests among shareholders. The economic-related services we provide in this dynamic area
- [Distributed Energy Resource (DER) and Electric Vehicles (EV)](https://www.powersystem.org/distributed-energy-resource-der/) - The interconnection of any energy resource to the electrical grid requires careful attention to its impact on the surrounding system and consumers. This is true whether the source is landfill gas to energy generation, peaking power plants, community PV, battery storage, or any other type of distributed energy resource (DER). As DER penetration continues to
- [Line Design & Make Ready](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/line-design-make-ready/) - Design and make ready are critical components of any FTTP deployment. Careful attention to design criteria and in-depth assessment of existing and proposed line conditions allow for a safe, operable, and code compliant supply and communications systems. The PSE design team is skilled in design of overhead and underground systems, and understands the complexities of
- [Broadband Feasibility & Business Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/broadband-feasibility/) - Today’s high-tech world consists of constantly streaming phones, TVs, and tablets, where the average American broadband household has seven video-playing devices.* Internet-savvy consumers are demanding increased bandwidth, turning broadband services from a luxury into necessity. However, many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband services since traditional internet carriers do not sufficiently serve these
- [Partnership Opportunities](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/partnership-opportunities/) - Partnerships can help you avoid risk and reduce capital costs. Partnerships can bring you scale and expertise that is hard to develop on your own. As you consider potential partnerships, beware of one-sided offers. It’s important to carefully weigh each partnership opportunity to ensure that it equally favors both sides – each party needs to
- [Grants & Funding](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/grants-funding/) - Broadband, especially FTTP based, takes a substantial upfront investment. In rural areas – the underserved and unserved locations are underserved and unserved for a core reason. The cost of deployment. This cost is not just a obstacle for your competition, but you as well. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and
- [Broadband Network Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/fttp-strategies/broadband-network-design/) - Network design is a balance of performance, reliability, cost of deployment, total cost of ownership, anticipated demand, and other factors. PSE can help you choose the appropriate mix of technologies, design the paths and engineer the network to meet the needs of your utility and broadband users. Our broadband network design services include: Identification and
- [Cost of Service Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/cost-of-services-studies/) - A Cost of Service (COS) study is the fundamental tool for evaluating and establishing utility rates. With industry and technology changes, utilities are expanding the scope and use of COS studies and are preparing studies that distinguish full and partial requirements customer classes. This is due to the increasing presence of distributed energy resources and/or
- [Services](https://www.powersystem.org/services/) - PSE provides a full range of engineering, economic, and planning consulting services for utilities, municipalities, Independent Power Producers, Developers and Industrial needs. As our industry has grown over the decades, we've grown with it – and continue to look toward the future by offering a variety of expert services. Our experienced team is here to
- [Utility System Planning & Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/utilities-engineering-operations/planning-and-studies/) - With over 45 years in the industry, PSE provides our clients with extensive experience analyzing utility power systems of all sizes, from secondary voltage systems up to bulk transmission. PSE’s Utility Planning & Studies team has worked effectively with utilities, generator owners, and ISOs/RTOs in system planning, analysis, and the various system studies. Whatever your
- [Market Adoption Forecasting and Impacts](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/market-adoption-forecasting-and-impacts/) - As the electrification of the economy continues, we find that electric utilities are increasingly finding value in forecasting adoption rates for various type of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) like wind, solar, and battery energy storage. In addition, new technology and market developments in areas such as electric vehicles are raising strategic, financial, and operational questions.
- [Resource Planning and Demand-Side Management](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/) - PSE has a long and robust history of providing our clients with services related to resource planning and Demand-Side Management (DSM). Our experience covers traditional resource planning to innovative power supply arrangements and various other customer engagement and integration services. Learn more about PSE’s services in the following areas: Demand-Side Management - We help our
- [RTO Integration](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/rto-integration/) - There is potential for considerable cost savings to cooperatives and municipal utilities if they integrated their transmission facilities into a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). PSE has assisted utilities that own transmission facilities that are not in a defined rate zone to determine the viability of integrating or incorporating their facilities into an RTO. This includes
- [Purchase Power Agreements](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/purchase-power-agreements/) - Wholesale power purchase costs are typically a significant factor that drive retail electricity costs and rate designs. Implementing a transaction with a new power supplier typically involves working through a myriad of pricing, locational, risk, transmission, and operation issues. PSE has the experience required to evaluate and procure power supply resources to serve your electricity
- [Integrated Resource Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/integrated-resource-planning/) - An Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) involves considering various resources like conventional central station power, renewable energy, distributed energy resources (DER), energy storage systems, and demand-side management (DSM) resources for meeting a utility’s electricity needs. Often, the IRP develops scenarios that minimize environmental impacts, maintain resource diversity, keep rates as low as possible, and minimize risks.
- [Power Supply Portfolio Analysis](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/power-supply-portfolio-analysis/) - Changes in the electric utility resource mix are being implemented at an accelerated pace. Increasing levels of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), including customer-owned solar, solar facilities, energy storage and wind are happening across the country. Planning in this environment is much more challenging, as both utility and customer resources are changing. PSE's planning process involves
- [Demand-Side Management](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/demand-side-management/) - Demand-Side Management (DSM) such as direct load control, demand response, and energy efficiency has been used for decades to lower costs and increase efficiency. New technologies on both sides of the meter (and the meter itself) are transforming how utilities are using DSM and engaging with consumers. We help our clients in all aspects of
- [Mergers and Acquisitions](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/mergers-and-acquisitions/) - Mergers and acquisitions occur for various reasons. PSE has been involved in facilitating mergers and acquisitions that were pursued for the purposes of achieving economic savings, economies of scale, strategic positioning, and service territory disputes. Whatever the case, it is important that you perform the due diligence necessary to ensure your stakeholders realize the best
- [Load Forecasting](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/load-forecasting/) - Load forecasts are the building blocks for many planning efforts. Time horizons vary from long-range forecasts that project energy and demand for the next 30 years to mid-term forecasts that project for the next few years and short-term forecasts that project for the upcoming hours or days. Our team offers the following: Long-range load forecasts
- [Financial Forecasting and Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/financial-forecasting-and-planning/) - It is difficult to hit your target if you don’t know what you are aiming at. Utilities that take time to plan today are more likely to achieve greater success in the future. PSE can help you sort through the maze of changes you are facing to help you identify and focus on your target.
- [Business Planning and Forecasting](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/) - It’s difficult to hit your target if you don’t know what you are aiming at. Utilities that take time to plan today will be in position to achieve greater success in the future. PSE can help you sort through the maze of options and focus on your target. We assist our clients in a wide
- [Regulatory Filings & Support](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/regulatory-filings-and-support/) - Our team of experts provides regulatory support and/or testimony before regulatory commissions, legislative committees, and other regulatory bodies on a vast array of industry topics. We help navigate complex regulatory steps, including: Performing supporting analysis Meeting with or presenting to commissioners, commission staff, and other parties Drafting and reviewing applications Preparing expert witness testimony (direct/rebuttal/cross-answer)
- [Formula-Based Rates](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/regulatory-filings-and-support/formula-based-rates/) - A Formula-Based Rate (FBR) plan, which periodically adjusts rates based on a predetermined formula, defines a clear and balanced path to safety, reliability, and high service quality, as well as a strong balance sheet and reasonable rates. The main benefits of employing an FBR include: Timely tracking of revenues and expenses/reduced regulatory lag Less burden
- [Rate Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/rate-design/) - Rate design impacts everything from the utility’s finances to customer education and satisfaction. Sound rate design doesn't just make financial statements "look good;" it forms the cornerstone upon which your goals and mission can be accomplished. Our Rates team has a wealth of experience and understanding of the utility industry. The experience, expertise, and connectedness
- [Workshops & Training](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/workshops-training/) - PSE can provide workshops and seminars on a wide range of current electric utility topics, either onsite at your utility, at or near one of PSE’s offices, or in association with a utility conference. Our experts can follow a standardized format or customize a workshop or seminar to your particular needs and situation. Types of
- [Contracts & Policies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/economics-rates-and-business-planning/business-planning-and-forecasting/contracts-and-policies/) - Policy Reviews Tariffs, rules, and regulations define acceptable practices and standards from both an internal operations and an external customer service perspective. Examples include policies for line extensions, connection charges, distributed generation, deposits, disconnect/reconnect, and meter testing. Our team develops and reviews policies to ensure alignment with actual practice and compliance with state laws and
- [Utility Engineering & Operations](https://www.powersystem.org/services/utilities-engineering-operations/) - Working within a complex century-old grid system, while simultaneously looking ahead toward future needs, can seem quite overwhelming. At Power System Engineering (PSE), we effectively blend innovation and tradition when it comes to analytical techniques, strategic planning, leveraging of technology, and providing sound and reliable advice. With our decades of experience in – and respect
- [Grounding & Bonding](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/grounding-and-bonding/) - Proper grounding and bonding at commercial and industrial facilities is an essential part of personnel safety as well as equipment protection. Our team: Uses IEEE 142 as the basis for our grounding design in commercial and industrial facilities Evaluates various types of grounding systems for each specific project Carefully implements specific projects based on criteria
- [Power Distribution Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/power-distribution-design/) - Power distribution designs ensure that electrical service is properly sized and coordinated to meet the needs of each facility’s electrical load. The design is extended from the electrical service entrance point to individual distribution panelboards, motor control centers, and other auxiliary systems. Our design team ensures quality high power system performance, including: Electrical specifications and
- [Low Voltage Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/low-voltage-systems/) - As part of providing complete facilities electrical design services, our team: Designs fire alarm systems, intercom systems, and other low voltage ancillary systems Includes construction documents with conduit and cable management systems for low voltage cabling Designs data cabling infrastructure for facilities including fiber optic and Ethernet systems
- [Analytics & Business Intelligence](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/design/) - Utilities have access to more data than ever, but few have the tools in place to help them make better decisions based on that data. Intelligently organizing and making sense of large amounts of information is a growing industry, and our team has spent years in this industry uncovering where data is collected, what a
- [Technology Work Plan](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/technology-work-plan/) - Developing a Technology Work Plan (TWP) is a critical step when deciding how to advance a utility’s automation, IT, and communications infrastructure. The TWP uncovers gaps between your utility's present and desired future states and aligns applications and technologies to best fill each gap. The TWP also addresses poorly performing technologies, prioritizes deployment, defines integration
- [Who We Serve](https://www.powersystem.org/who-we-serve/) - Power System Engineering and So Much More When our consulting firm began in 1974, we were determined to provide exemplary service in exactly what our name described. We've been an industry leader in the field ever since, but have also expanded our professional consulting services to best serve our clients' diverse and ever-growing needs. Our
- [Technical Field Support](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/technical-field-support/) - PSE provides comprehensive technical field support services for alternative and renewable energy facilities to assure that they are built to the project specifications and requirements. Our experience includes all of the renewable and alternative energies, from solar and energy storage, to wind, biomass and geothermal, and hydroelectric generating systems. We have established ourselves as an
- [Leadership Team](https://www.powersystem.org/about-us/our-team/)
- [Power Line Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/utilities-engineering-operations/power-line-design/) - Transmission and distribution infrastructure is a critical component of all utility systems. Whether Transmission Line Design or Distribution Line Design, PSE’s design team will deliver the perfect solution. We provide immediate availability of experienced and highly trained personnel who utilize state-of-the-art technology and in-house expertise to develop designs that are compliant with ANSI, IEEE, NESC,
- [Automation Planning & Strategy](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/) - One of the biggest challenges utilities face is not only understanding which systems to select but how to integrate them to work efficiently together. Our team’s planning services can help you determine the best fit, including: Strategic Roadmaps: prioritize and schedule goal-oriented deployments with a clear understanding of costs Business Cases: examine the initial and
- [Outage Management Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/outage-management-systems/) - Customers rarely think about their electric utility until they have an outage. How well utilities communicate during that time, and how effectively power is restored, can determine much of the impression customers have of their utility. Our Outage Management Systems (OMS) team understands that: An effective OMS system brings together all parts of the utility
- [Mobile Workforce Management (MWM)](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/mobile-workforce-management-mwm/) - Effective Mobile Work Management (MWM) is often a combination of dedicated systems and process improvements to assist operations, engineering, and customer service to optimize and manage work within the utility for: Service orders Construction work orders Design projects, staking, and permits Vehicle tracking Field audits and inspections Automatic meter reading (AMR)/advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) implementation
- [Automation Business Cases](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/automation-business-cases/) - Each technology investment strikes a balance between getting the most value and staying within a manageable budget. Business cases evaluate that balance, including forecasting initial and O&M costs, to help utilities understand whether or not to proceed with an investment. Our team calculates business cases for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI, SCADA/conservation voltage reduction (CVR), and
- [Generation Interconnection & Integration Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/generation-interconnection-integration-studies/) - The generation interconnection process is largely standardized in the utility industry, whether you are connecting your generator to the local distribution system or the bulk electric system. The transmission owner is responsible for ensuring the reliability of the grid before and after your generator interconnection through various transmission interconnection studies, including stability analysis studies. Our
- [Combined Heat & Power Generation Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/combined-heat-and-power/) - Often, utilities and industrial facilities looking to generate electricity also seek to capture excess heat that can be utilized in other parts of an industrial process or sold as thermal energy to their customers. Our Combined Heat and Power design team: Includes mechanical and electrical engineers who review project feasibility and sustainability with the goal
- [Battery Energy Storage Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/battery-energy-storage-design/) - With the increasing number of distributed energy resources, the need for resiliency, reliability, and effective management and operation is more important than ever. Energy storage technologies help power producers and independent users address these needs by providing ways to balance supply and demand, as well as continuous supply during intermittent wind and solar resources. PSE
- [Wind Farm Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/wind-farm-design/) - U.S. wind power has more than tripled over the last decade, with 100,125 MW of wind energy and over 57,700 wind turbines operating across 41 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.* From preliminary project development, site resource characterization analysis, project design, and navigating through the labyrinth of permitting, PSE works with you every step of the
- [Solar Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/renewable-energy/solar-design/) - As solar photovoltaic (PV) continues as the fastest growing form of energy generation on the globe, there’s a great need for a trusted energy partner to assist with its integration in a safe, cost-effective, and reliable manner. PSE offers in-house engineering expertise in the integration of solar-only or solar in conjunction with other distributed energy
- [DER Interconnection & Integration Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/utilities-engineering-operations/der-interconnection-and-integration-studies/) - The interconnection of any energy resource to the electrical grid requires careful attention to its impact on the surrounding system and consumers. This is true whether the source is landfill gas to energy generation, peaking power plants, community PV, battery storage, or any other type of distributed energy resource (DER). As DER penetration continues to
- [Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/process-piping-design/piping-and-instrumentation-diagrams/) - Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are the roadmap for your process facility or bulk plant operations. During the design phase of a project, P&IDs are developed to schematically represent tanks, vessels, pumps, piping, and other equipment. A set of P&IDs enables visualization of the entire process while analyzing the main process functions and requirements of
- [Orthographic & Isometric Piping Drawings](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/process-piping-design/orthographic-and-isometric-piping-drawings/) - After a process design has been completed, our team generates a 3D process piping system model based on information depicted in the Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID). The 3D model allows for integration with building and pipe rack structural steel models to ensure design coordination and clash detection. Once the model has been validated, our
- [Energy Efficiency](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/energy-efficiency/) - Each commercial and industrial client will have unique reasons for conducting an energy audit, but a common objective is to increase operational efficiency throughout the facility. Our team performs energy efficiency audits on: Systems Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems Controls and automation Building envelope
- [Coordination Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/coordination-studies/) - In the event of an electrical fault, protective devices isolate parts of the electrical system to stop current from flowing to the fault location. Proper device coordination ensures that faults will be isolated while de-energizing the smallest portion of the electrical system as possible. Our team provides coordination studies that follow the guidelines set forth
- [Power Factor Correction Analysis](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/power-factor-correction-analysis/) - Power factor correction analysis starts with a full plant analysis to identify and quantify the kVAR requirements of the facility. Our team: Reviews our client’s utility bills to identify whether a power factor penalty is being assessed on a monthly basis Analyzes what correction is needed and then moves into engineering design Takes into consideration
- [Power Quality Investigations & Solutions](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/power-quality-investigations-and-solutions/) - Power quality investigations for commercial and industrial clients include: Installing and monitoring power quality meters to record and collect data under operating conditions Analyzing data to identify the root causes of the power quality issues Referencing IEEE 141, IEEE 399, and IEEE 519 when conducting power quality studies Our team not only performs these investigations
- [Arc Flash Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/arc-flash-studies/) - Arc flash hazard assessments are a critical part of electric system safety and are a direct driver of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and other safety policies. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted stricter safe work standards for personnel safety when working on and near energized lines and equipment, and hazard assessments
- [Studies & Analysis](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/) - Our team provides engineering services to conduct studies and analysis of electrical and mechanical systems within commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities.
- [Motor Controls & Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/motor-controls-and-automation/) - Motor controls and automation projects vary from local start/stop station controls to fully automated and integrated control. The team of experts at PSE is here to assist with a variety of motor controls and automation projects: We ascertain that control systems are fully integrated We provide the expertise needed to ensure that centralized motor control
- [Electrical Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/) - PSE provides electrical design services for different types of facilities including commercial, industrial, agricultural, educational, and institutional. Electrical design services include: Providing construction documents for use in bid build or design build projects Working alongside facility owners, contractors, architects, and other consultants to ensure that the design, integration, and implementation of your electrical system meet
- [Data System Infrastructure](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/controls-automation/data-system-infrastructure/) - PSE's data system designs include: Copper and fiber optic cabling systems between the workstation and the patch panel Termination equipment for both copper and fiber optic cabling systems based on criteria set forth by your IT personnel Fiber optic backbone cabling systems between the facility data center and remote data closets
- [Process Control & Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/controls-automation/process-control-and-automation/) - Production processes that utilize automated control can achieve a higher level of accuracy and consistency than those that rely on manual control. Automated control systems can vary in size and complexity, but they all perform the same basic actions: 1) Instrumentation continually measures process conditions; and 2) The control processor analyzes the data in real-time
- [Controls & Automation Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/controls-automation/) - PSE offers controls and automation design services for different types of facilities including commercial, industrial, and agricultural. Design services include providing software development and design for PLC and HMI platforms. PSE works alongside facility owners and operators to ensure that: The design, integration, and implementation of the controls and automation system meet the needs of
- [Generation & Transmission SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/scada-landing-page/generation-and-transmission-scada/) - As transmission utilities are forced to adapt to new technology and regulations, our team can assist with updating the systems and processes required to adapt successfully. We offer a full spectrum of services for utilities looking for help with their Energy Management System (EMS), including strategy, design, procurement, implementation, support, and integration. Examples of these
- [Distribution SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/scada-landing-page/scada-distribution-scada/) - The past several years have seen large increases in the sophistication of distribution SCADA systems across the U.S., as municipalities and distribution cooperatives expand their level of visibility and control. Our team can help you manage your distribution feeders actively for more intelligent and automated switching, active Volt/VAR, and demand management, and we offer assistance
- [SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/scada-landing-page/) - Many municipal utilities, cooperatives, and IOUs rely on PSE's expertise for their SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) needs. Whether you're deploying a system for the first time, expanding into a distribution management system (DMS) to account for DER, or improving the contingency analysis tools for your transmission operators, our team of experienced engineers can
- [Modernization](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/modernization/) - A well-maintained GIS (Geographic Information System) can break down information silos and promote better business decisions across an organization. Transitioning from existing spatial data such as paper maps, CAD-based drawings, or older software solutions can dramatically increase productivity, efficiency, and overall business intelligence. Our GIS modernization services move utilities toward a fully capable GIS solution
- [Mobile Mapping](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/geographic-information-systems-gis/mobile-mapping/) - Mobile mapping and web-based GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions place vital information in the hands of field crews where and when they need it most. Location-aware mobile applications can dramatically increase productivity and accuracy. The GIS is updated to reflect the present state by subject matter experts using a custom-configured editing tool, thereby ensuring an
- [Technology Procurement](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/automation-planning-and-strategy/automation-planning-strategy-technology-procurement/) - The decision to procure technology rests on a combination of many factors; no single feature or component should drive the decision. Furthermore, the system that is right for one utility frequently does not account for neighboring utilities’ differing goals, needs, and structure. Our Technology Procurement team’s process evaluates functionality, interoperability, cost, experience, overall fit, and
- [Papers & Presentations](https://www.powersystem.org/news-events/papers-presentations/) - The staff at PSE have written many technical papers and given numerous presentations at industry conferences and training courses. We invite you to request any of the papers or presentations listed.
- [Customized Benchmarking & Target Setting](https://www.powersystem.org/customized-benchmarking/) - PSE's Benchmarking team can help identify cost savings opportunities, set appropriate goals and targets, communicate the performance of your organization to interested parties, improve system reliability, track progress, and provide better incentives both internally and externally. We use the most accurate methods available to track performance and set targets, which means you'll have actionable intelligence
- [Operations Support](https://www.powersystem.org/operations-support/) - The day-to-day operations of a utility can be challenging because many decisions have to be made that impact reliability, safety, business processes, and financial stability. At PSE, we strive for frequent interaction with our clients to provide real-time support of day-to-day operations activities, troubleshoot problems, and aid in power restoration efforts. Our seasoned team of
- [Market Research & Surveys](https://www.powersystem.org/market-research-and-surveys/) - Historically, utilities have used customer surveys for many different purposes. End-use forecasting was en vogue for some time, as was data on the appliance holdings of consumers. Data was most readily obtained by direct surveys of the utility's customers, and integrated resource plans forced utilities to estimate the potential for modification of specific load types
- [Engineering & Operations Support](https://www.powersystem.org/engineering-and-operations-support/) - The power infrastructure, from generation resources to the electric grid to on-premise wiring and electrical equipment, is a complex system that requires extensive analysis to operate efficiently and effectively. PSE responds to this need by offering a variety of electrical engineering studies in the areas of resource facilities, transmission and distribution facilities, and commercial and
- [Design](https://www.powersystem.org/design/) - Utilities have ongoing design needs, and PSE's Design team will deliver the perfect solution. PSE can provide on-demand or prearranged contracted services of our experienced and highly trained personnel for projects large or small. We employ the latest technologies in order to be efficient and accurate, stay current with leading industry standards, allow for seamless
- [Demand-Side Management (DSM)](https://www.powersystem.org/demand-side-management-dsm/) - Given the current debate over costly and controversial new baseload generation, energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) are now hot topics among state regulators, legislators, national policy makers, and the general public. PSE is actively engaged in a variety of training and evaluation projects in the demand-side management (DSM) arena. The intimate link between
- [Construction Work Plans](https://www.powersystem.org/construction-work-plans/) - Construction work plans or short-term capital planning studies are used to identify system improvement projects. This is done in conjunction with construction budgets over a period of one to four years. Our team creates a strategy that focuses on improving customer service and maximizing benefits in electric plant investments, automation, and other efficiency tools. We
- [UL 508A Panel Building](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/ul-508a-panel-building/) - Our certified panel shop provides services to design and build industrial control panels and substation relay control racks. Our design team collaborates with our panel shop to ensure that our client’s project design criteria gets implemented in the finished product. Our process includes: Control panel design and layout drawings Client review Schematic wiring diagrams and
- [Hazardous Area Classification Assessment](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/studies-analysis-2/hazardous-area-classification-assessment/) - Hazardous area classification is a probability and risk assessment of manufacturing or production areas where flammable liquid, gases, or combustible dusts may exist in sufficient quantities to produce an explosion or fire. The assessment focuses exclusively on the minimization or elimination of electrical energy as a potential source of ignition. Our team: Utilizes specifically designed
- [PLC Programming](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/controls-automation/plc-programming/) - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provide process control by reading process conditions (inputs) and manipulating outputs. PLCs have become the standard for new control systems; however, they can also be used to replace large banks of legacy hardwired relay logic control systems. Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) allow operators to interface with PLCs. By strategically designing HMI
- [Substation Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/scada-landing-page/scada-substation-automation/) - Much of the intelligence of SCADA is in the equipment located in the substation. And often when SCADA systems aren’t delivering the value that utilities had hoped for, it’s because of issues with configuration and communications of equipment in the substation. Our engineers frequently support our clients by fixing and upgrading their substation equipment to
- [Getting Started](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/scada-landing-page/scada-getting-started/) - SCADA systems enable visibility of substations, remote notification for crews and supervisors of breaker lockout, greater control to allow faster restoration, and trending and graphing of system performance. Our team supports new acquisitions of SCADA systems to help make operations and line crews more effective and efficient. This begins with a strong understanding of the
- [Network Architecture](https://www.powersystem.org/services/technology-communications-automation/network-architecture/) - Utility Internet Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks are often as important to utilities as the power systems. As utilities move from legacy circuit-switched OT formats to newer packet-switched formats over private and public fiber communications media, more care must be taken to ensure NERC CIP compliance and to meet internal cyber and physical
- [Lighting Design](https://www.powersystem.org/services/industrial-engineering/electrical-design/lighting-design/) - Lighting system design has become increasingly more important for facilities as energy efficiency requirements and standards have become more stringent. Selecting the proper lighting system and control scheme can greatly enhance the operation and functionality of a facility.
- [Calendar of Events](https://www.powersystem.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/)
- [Test Page](https://www.powersystem.org/test-page/)

## Venues

- [Overland Park, Marriott, KS](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/overland-park-marriott-ks/)
- [Portland, OR](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/portland-or/)
- [Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/pebble-creek-golf-club-becker/)
- [Pittsburg, PA](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/pittsburg-pa/)
- [Springfield, IL](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/springfield-il/)
- [Pasadena, California](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/pasadena-california/)
- [Des Moines, Iowa](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/des-moines-iowa/)
- [Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, MN](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/shooting-star-casino-mahnomen-mn/)
- [Nashville, TN](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/nashville-tn/)
- [Loveland, CO](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/loveland-co/)
- [Raddison Hotel - La Crosse, WI](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/raddison-hotel-la-crosse-wi/)
- [Embassy Suites Noblesville](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/embassy-suites-noblesville/)
- [Cleveland, OH](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/cleveland-oh/)
- [Malcolm Yards](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/malcolm-yards/)
- [Brainerd, Minnesota](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/brainerd-minnesota/)
- [Lake Delton](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/lake-delton-3/)
- [Lake Delton](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/lake-delton-2/)
- [Radisson Blu Mall of American, Bloomington.](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/radisson-blu-mall-of-american-bloomington/)
- [San Diego Convention Center, CA](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/san-diego-convention-center-ca/)
- [](https://www.powersystem.org/venue/292/)

## Organizers

- [PSE-Events](https://www.powersystem.org/organizer/pse-events/)
- [](https://www.powersystem.org/organizer/293/)

## Events

- [KEC Summer Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kec-summer-meeting-2/) - PSE is a Gold Sponsor of this meeting. Attendees TBD.
- [NRECA Tax & Accounting Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-tax-accounting-conference/) - PSE's Elena Larson, Manager, Rates and Regulatory Services, and Shaurice Moorman, Senior Consultant, will be on a panel at this event. Will we see you there?
- [MREA Burn Center Golf Outing Benefit](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-burn-center-golf-outing-benefit/) - PSE's Rich Macke, VP of Economics, Rates, & Business Planning will be attending and golfing at this event.
- [Quad State Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/quad-state-summer-conference/) - PSE's Kevin McCutcheon, VP of Engineering & Design, and Sean Kufel, Regional Lead System Engineer, will be hosting a discussion on the newest versions of the NESC and IEEE 1547 Standard.
- [IMUA/IMEA Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/imua-imea-annual-conference/) - PSE's Jamie Sieren, Senior Consultant, will be attending this event, golfing, and hosting a PSE booth. We hope to see you there!
- [APPA E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/appa-eo-conference/) - Will we see you there? PSE's Jim Weikert, VP of Technology, Automation, and Communications, and Jamie Sieren, Senior Consultant, will be at the conference and also hosting a PSE booth.
- [Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iowa-association-of-municipal-utilities/) - PSE's Jamie Sieren, Senior Consultant, will be hosting a PSE booth at this conference. Will we see you at the tradeshow!
- [North Central Engineering Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/north-central-engineering-conference/) - If you'll be at this event, we hope we see you there! The following PSE experts will be attending this conference: Mike Mezera - Director of Line Engineering & Design Nicole Hall - Electrical Engineer Jeff Liebsch - System Engineer Doug R. Joens - Senior Consultant
- [NRECA TechAdvantage](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-techadvantage-2/) - We cannot wait to see you at this national conference! Check out all of the PSE experts who will be speaking: Ben Bratrud and Elena Larson - Public and Retail Behind-the-Meter (BTM) EV Charging: How to Maximize EV Benefits for your Cooperative Mike Callies - Case Studies: New Options for Power Factor Correction Erik Sonju
- [Digital Grid Users Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/digital-grid-users-conference/) - PSE's Logan Suhr, Manager of Geospatial Services, will be attending and hosting a booth at this conference. This is the first time PSE will be at this event and we can't wait! PSE is also a Silver Sponsor of this event.
- [MWEUUG Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mweuug-conference/) - Catch us at the tradeshow! PSE's Logan Suhr, Manager of Geospatial Services, and Tyler Caulum, Senior GIS Analyst, will be attending and hosting a PSE booth at this conference.
- [Indiana Electric Cooperatives O&E Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/indiana-electric-cooperatives-oe-conference/) - Catch us at the tradeshow! PSE representatives you will see there are: Tom Chambers - Regional Lead, System Engineer Rainor Tangvald - Electrical Engineer Ken Cooper - Utility Automation Consultant
- [Dairyland Power](https://www.powersystem.org/event/dairyland-power/) - PSE's Ola Boye, VP of Renewable Energy Resources, and Heather Andrew, Regional Lead System Engineer, will be presenting on National Electric Code requirements for residential-sized distributed energy resources.
- [IEEE Rural Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/ieee-rural-conference/) - PSE's Sean Kufel, Regional Lead, System Engineer, is on the Board of the IEEE Rural Conference and we are so thrilled to be a part of this event for another year! PSE is a Silver Sponsor of this event and will have a booth at the tradeshow. You will catch all of these incredible experts
- [MREA Finance Managers Spring Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-finance-managers-spring-conference/) - Nick Nelson, PSE Rate and Financial Consultant, and Ben Bratrud, PSE Rate and Financial Analyst will be attending and hosting a booth at this event. See you at the tradeshow!
- [MnSEIA](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mnseia/) - Peter Koegel, PSE's Manager of Transmission Studies, will be attending the MnSEIA Member Meeting on behalf of PSE.
- [Wisconsin Managers Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/wisconsin-managers-meeting/) - Ola Boye, PSE's VP of Renewable Energy Resources, is presenting on Battery Technology.
- [TMEPA Spring E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/tmepa-spring-eo-conference-2/) - Ken Cooper, PSE's Utility Automation Consultant, will be hosting a booth at this event. Will we see you there?
- [MREA CEO's Spring Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-ceos-spring-conference/) - Rich Macke, PSE's VP of Economics, Rates, & Business Planning, presented on how electric rate structure and innovation choices impact the balance of risk between ratepayers and the utility.
- [PREA Fall Engineering Section Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/prea-fall-engineering-section-meeting/) - Attending: Kevin McCutcheon Sean Kufel
- [Kansas REC Accountant's Association Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kansas-rec-accountants-association-annual-meeting/) - Presenting: Elena Larson Attending: Justin Craswell
- [IAEC Managers/Accountants Fall Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-managers-accountants-fall-conference/) - Presenting: Shaurice Moorman
- [MIPSYCON](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mipsycon-2/) - Attending: Pete Koegel Doug Joens Laura Couillard Jeff Liebsch Heather Andrew Jack Beebe Presenting: Jim Weikert - Electric utility grant opportunities associated with the infrastructure investment and jobs act
- [IAEC Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-annual-meeting-2/) - Attending: Shaurice Moorman
- [MMUA T&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmua-to-conference/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren Doug Joens Mike Callies Nicole Hall
- [KEC Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kec-annual-meeting/) - Attending: Elena Larson Justin Craswell PSE Sponsored Event
- [Renew Wisconsin Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/renew-wisconsin-conference/) - Attending: Ola Boye Josh Smith Johnny Chum
- [IAMU Energy Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iamu-energy-conference/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren
- [North Central Rural Electric Cooperative Engineering Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/north-central-rural-electric-cooperative-engineering-conference/) - Attending: Kevin McCutcheon Doug Joens Nicole Hall
- [NRECA - TechAdvantage](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-techadvantage/) - Attending: Tom Chambers Kyle Kopczyk Kahara Franze Elena Larson Ken Cooper Presenting: Erik Sonju Tom Asp Ola Boye Jim Weikert Eric Wirth
- [MREA Annual Meeting & Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-annual-meeting-trade-show-2/) - Attending: Rich Macke Ben Bratrud PSE Sponsored Event
- [Midwest ESRI Utility Group (MWEUUG)](https://www.powersystem.org/event/midwest-esri-utility-group-mweuug/) - Attending: Tom Asp Tyler Caulum
- [GEAPS Exchange](https://www.powersystem.org/event/geaps-exchange/) - Presenting: Josh Mulder Ola Boye *Presenting on Benefits of Onsite PV at Agricultural Facilities
- [APPA Engineering & Operations](https://www.powersystem.org/event/appa-engineering-operations/) - Presenting: Jim Weikert - Presenting during one of the Grid Modernization breakout sessions on grant opportunities for broadband, DERs, and other infrastructure improvements.
- [IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/ieee-rural-electric-power-conference/) - Attending: Dennis Levy Sean Kufel Presenting: Mike Callies - Case Studies: New Options for Power Factor Correction
- [IEC E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iec-eo-conference/) - Attending: Tom Chambers Ken Cooper
- [TECA TennComm Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/teca-tenncomm-conference/) - Attending: Tom Chambers Ken Cooper
- [OEC Engineers Association Spring Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/oec-engineers-association-spring-meeting/) - Presenting: Tom Chambers Scott Bartlett
- [TMEPA Spring E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/tmepa-spring-eo-conference/) - Attending: Ken Cooper Tom Chambers
- [PSE Spring Rate & Cost of Service Seminar](https://www.powersystem.org/event/pse-spring-rate-cost-of-service-seminar/) - Presenting: Rich Macke Shaurice Moorman Nick Nelson Katherine Steward Ben Bratrud Justin Craswell Elena Larson Ola Boye Maria Lauck
- [MEUW Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/meuw-annual-conference/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren
- [UTC Telecom & Technology](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-telecom-technology/) - Attending: Tom Asp Eric Wirth Presenting: Jim Weikert Booth #525
- [Dairyland Power Cooperative, Member Services and Communications Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/dairyland-power-cooperative-member-services-and-communications-conference/) - Presenting: Rich Macke - Serving Cryptocurrency and Renewable Natural Gas load Jim Weikert and Maria Lauck - Infrastructure Grants
- [NEAEC's Director and Staff Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/neaecs-director-and-staff-conference/) - Attending: Kevin McCutcheon
- [KEC Summer Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kec-summer-meeting/) - Presenting: Elena Larson will lead a 3-hour training session with the Directors on July 31. PSE Sponsored Event
- [OEC Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/oec-summer-conference/) - Presenters: Rich Macke - leading a breakout session on Electric Distribution Rate Trends
- [MREA Energy Issues Summit](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-energy-issues-summit/) - Presenters: Ola Boye - panel discussion participant focusing on Energy Storage
- [MMUA Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmua-summer-conference-2/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren and Mike Callies Presenters: Doug Joens - hosting a round table discussion Event sponsored by PSE
- [MREA REMA Finance Managers Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-rema-finance-managers-meeting/) - Attending: Nick Nelson
- [MREA CEO Golf & Dinner Outing](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-ceo-golf-dinner-outing/) - Attending: Rich Macke
- [Fall REC Superintendent's Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/fall-rec-superintendents-conference/) - Attending: Heather Andrew Seth Packwood Dennis Levy
- [MREA/REMA E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-rema-eo-conference/) - Attending: Mike Callies Jeff Liebsch Pete Koegel Presenting: Maria Lauck - presenting on Infrastructure Grants
- [AMP Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/amp-annual-conference/) - Attending: Kevin McCutcheon PSE Sponsored Event
- [MMEA 2022 Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmea-2022-conference/) - Attending: Tom Asp Jamie Sieren Maria Lauck PSE Sponsored Event
- [IMEA Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/imea-annual-meeting/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren Tom Chambers PSE Sponsored Event
- [UTC - Region 5 Meeting & EXPO](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-region-5-meeting-expo/) - Attending: TBD
- [TMEPA Fall E&O](https://www.powersystem.org/event/tmepa-fall-eo/) - Attending: Ken Cooper
- [MEUW E&O Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/meuw-eo-conference/) - Attending: Jim Weikert Kyle Kopczyk Seth Packwood Jacob Yatso Jamie Sieren Dennis Levy Steve Hall Jessica Deegan Presenting: Erik Sonju and Ola Boye presenting on the Impact of Solar Interconnections on the Electric Distribution System
- [Teaching NRECA Courses in Madison, WI](https://www.powersystem.org/event/teaching-nreca-courses-in-madison-wi/) - ​Presenters: Erik Sonju - Distribution System Planning and Power Quality Sean Kufel - Distribution System Planning Jim Weikert - Using Technology for Engineering Decisions Doug Joens - Distribution System Protection Ola Boye - Distributed Energy Resources Tom Chambers - Distribution System Protection
- [KMUA Annual Members Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-annual-members-meeting/) - Attending: Ken Cooper
- [SDREA Managers Association Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/sdrea-managers-association-meeting/) - Presenting: Erik Sonju - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- [IMUA Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/imua-annual-conference/) - Attending: Jamie Sieren
- [KS/MO REC Managers Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/ks-mo-rec-managers-meeting/) - PSE Experts Presenting: Erik Sonju - Impact of EV Penetration on Distribution System Elena Larson - Customer Segmentation or 3-part Rates
- [KMUA Spring Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-spring-conference/) - PSE Expert Attending: Ken Cooper PSE Sponsored Event
- [WI Managers Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/wi-managers-meeting/) - PSE Expert Presenting: Jim Weikert - Infrastructure Grants
- [CEAP Volunteer Day](https://www.powersystem.org/event/ceap-volunteer-day/) - PSE's Blaine, MN office will be spending the day at CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Programs) volunteering their time to pack food and execute one of PSE's core values, Community.
- [MMUA Annual Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmua-annual-summer-conference/) - PSE attendees: Jamie Sieren Doug Joens Michael Callies
- [Electric Operations Expo - Baraboo, WI](https://www.powersystem.org/event/electric-operations-expo-baraboo-wi/) - PSE Attendees: Jamie Sieren Kyle Kopczyk Jim Weikert Darren Westby
- [TechAdvantage - Virtual](https://www.powersystem.org/event/techadvantage-virtual/) - PSE Presentations: February 24: Erik Sonju, President, presenting on Distribution System Losses and Cost Impacts. March 2: Josh Mulder, VP of Industrial Engineering & Energy Resources, presenting on Power Quality Issues from Your Customer's Point of View.
- [UTC's Telecom & Technology Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utcs-telecom-technology-conference/) - Location: Portland, Oregon.
- [Make Ready For Broadband Webinar](https://www.powersystem.org/event/make-ready-for-broadband-webinar/) - Please register for our Make Ready For Broadband Webinar hosted by Mike Mezera.
- [NRECA Region 7 & 9 Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-region-7-9-meeting/) - CANCELED. Rescheduled as virtual event on October 12-16
- [NRECA Region 5 & 6 Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-region-5-6-meeting/) - Rescheduled as a virtual event on October 12 - 16.
- [NRECA Region 8 & 10 Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-region-8-10-meeting/) - CANCELED. Rescheduled as virtual event on October 12-16
- [NRECA Region 2 & 3 Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-region-2-3-meeting/) - CANCELED. Rescheduled as virtual event on October 12-16
- [APPA Business & Finance Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/appa-business-finance-conference/)
- [REMA Energy Issues Summit Reception](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-energy-issues-summit-reception/)
- [REMA Energy Issues Summit](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-energy-issues-summit/)
- [MEPC Michigan Energy Providers Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmea-michigan-energy-providers-conference/) - Virtual Conference
- [ESRI User Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/esri-user-conference-at-the-san-diego-convention-center-ca/) - Virtual Event
- [WEBINAR on Broadband Case Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/event/webinar-on-broadband-case-studies/) - The interest in electric utility broadband deployments has been on a resurgence in the past few years. Many utilities that have entered the broadband business have sought partnerships with private providers while others have stood up a stand-alone broadband business operated by utility staff. This session presents a balance of the challenges and considerations in
- [REMA Safety & Loss Control Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-safety-loss-control-conference/)
- [IAEC Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-annual-meeting/)
- [IEC Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iec-annual-meeting/)
- [IAEC Fall Superintendents' Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-fall-superintendents-conference/)
- [MIPSYCON](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mipsycon/)
- [CFC Independent Borrowers Executive Summit](https://www.powersystem.org/event/cfc-independent-borrowers-executive-summit/)
- [MMEA Fall Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmea-fall-conference/)
- [OEC Fall Mtg](https://www.powersystem.org/event/oec-fall-mtg/)
- [KMUA Fall Meeeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-fall-meeeting/)
- [REMA CEOs Golf](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-ceos-golf-2/)
- [REMA E&O Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-eo-trade-show/)
- [IEC Accounts & Office Managers Fall Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iec-accounts-office-managers-fall-meeting/)
- [REMA E&O Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-eo-trade-show-2/)
- [REMA Energy Issues Summit Reception](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-energy-issues-summit-reception-2/)
- [MMUA Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mmua-summer-conference/)
- [REMA Line Superintendents Fall Conference & Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-line-superintendents-fall-conference-trade-show/)
- [REMA Line Superintendents Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-line-superintendents-show/)
- [REMA Line Superintendents Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-line-superintendents-show-2/)
- [REMA CEOs Golf](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-ceos-golf/)
- [NRECA Region 1 & 4 Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-region-1-4-meeting/)
- [KMUA Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-annual-meeting/)
- [REMA 15th Annual Burn Center Benefit](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-15th-annual-burn-center-benefit/)
- [KEC Kansas Electric Cooperative](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kec-kansas-electric-cooperative/)
- [UTC National Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-national-show/)
- [REMA Member Services Summer Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-member-services-summer-conference/)
- [CFC Forum](https://www.powersystem.org/event/cfc-forum/)
- [IAEC Golf Outing](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-golf-outing/)
- [ESRI User Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/esri-user-conference/)
- [REMA Finance Managers Spring Conference & Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-finance-managers-spring-conference-trade-show/)
- [APPA Engineering & Operations Conference & Vendor Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/appa-engineering-operations-conference-vendor-show/)
- [IEEE Transmission & Distribution Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/ieee-transmission-distribution-conference/)
- [KMUA Spring Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-spring-meeting/)
- [MEUW 91st Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/meuw-91st-annual-conference/)
- [IMEA/IMUA Annual Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/imea-imua-annual-conference/)
- [Mid West ESRI Utility Users Group Conference MEUUG](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mid-west-esri-utility-users-group-conference-meuug/)
- [NRECA Director's Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/nreca-directors-conference/)
- [IEC E&O Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iec-eo-meeting/)
- [REMA CEOs Networking & Spring Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-ceos-networking-spring-conference/)
- [OEC Spring Mtg](https://www.powersystem.org/event/oec-spring-mtg/)
- [OEC Winter Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/oec-winter-conference/)
- [UTC Region 7 Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-region-7-annual-meeting/)
- [TechAdvantage 2020](https://www.powersystem.org/event/techadvantage-2020/)
- [UTC Region 3 Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-region-3-annual-meeting/)
- [IAEC Spring Operations & Safety Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/iaec-spring-operations-safety-conference/)
- [MREA Annual Meeting & Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/mrea-annual-meeting-trade-show/)
- [UTC Region 6 Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-region-6-annual-meeting/)
- [DistribuTECH 2020](https://www.powersystem.org/event/distributech-2020/)
- [UTC Regional Meeting 8, 9 &10](https://www.powersystem.org/event/utc-regional-meeting-8-9-10/)
- [East River Electric Power Cooperative Energize Forum - SOUTH DAKOTA](https://www.powersystem.org/event/east-river-electric-power-cooperative-energize-forum-south-dakota/)
- [REMA Member Services Winter Conference & Trade Show](https://www.powersystem.org/event/rema-member-services-winter-conference-trade-show/)
- [MEUW Joint Superintendents Conference](https://www.powersystem.org/event/meuw-joint-superintendents-conference/)
- [SDREA Annual Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/sdrea-annual-meeting/)
- [KMUA Kentucky Winter Meeting](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kmua-kentucky-winter-meeting/)
- [KEC Kansas Electric Cooperative   ANNUAL MTG](https://www.powersystem.org/event/kec-kansas-electric-cooperative-annual-mtg/)

## Team Members

- [Kevin McCutcheon](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/kevin-mccutcheon/) - Mr. McCutcheon earned a BS degree in Industrial Technology from Ohio University at Athens, Ohio. He has over 30 years of electric utility experience, specializing in engineering, maintenance, construction, and diagnostics on all substation, lines, and EHV equipment. He also provides engineering, operations, and management support for utility personnel.
- [Ken Cooper](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/ken-cooper/) - Mr. Cooper has over 30 years of experience with electric distribution, SCADA, and IT with electric cooperatives and over 20 years as a manager. He has provided leadership, planning, project justification, and project management of cooperatives’ technical systems. This included CIS, AMI, SCADA, OMS, and integration of these databases and systems. Also, Ken managed a
- [Troy Maas](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/troy-maas/) - Troy earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University at Fargo, ND. As a Principal Power Generation & Industrial Electrical Engineer, he plans, coordinates, and manages various electrical projects with utility and industrial clients.
- [David Dunbar](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/dave-dunbar/) - David earned AAS degrees in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation and Controls and an AAB degree in Business Management from Washington State Community College at Marietta, OH. He is also pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering from Miami University. He designs schematics, diagrams, and other applicable drawings, assists with the testing and commissioning of
- [James Webster](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/james-webster/) - James is an IT leader with a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, and over 20 years of experience across multiple technology disciplines. He has built a distinguished career working in highly regulated industries, including utilities, pharmaceuticals, and biopharmaceuticals, where precision and compliance are paramount. He has a
- [Paul Kern](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/paul-kern/) - Paul earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He has over 15 years of leadership experience in learning and development and has led initiatives across corporate, government, executive education, and consulting environments. His expertise includes learning and development strategy, instructional design, blended and digital learning, leadership development, workforce
- [Kevin Meredith](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/kevin-meredith/) - Kevin earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington University at St. Louis, MO. He has over 20 years of experience in agribusiness, water, wastewater, manufacturing, and the power-generation industries. He works with power distribution system design, industrial facility support, electrical system studies, and arc flash mitigation strategies. Mr. Meredith is a licensed Professional
- [Roy Duininck, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/roy-w-duininck-p-e/) - Mr. Duininck earned a BS degree in Engineering from Dordt College at Sioux Center, Iowa. He performs electrical system design for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients. He also performs load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and system protection coordination studies and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota and North Dakota.
- [Ola Boye, PE, ENV SP](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/ola-ilelaboye/) - Mr. Boye earned a BS degree in Engineering from Dordt College at Sioux Center, Iowa, and his MS degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Southern California. In 2021, Mr. Boye also earned his Envision Sustainability Professional License, ENV SP. Today, he is the Vice President of the Renewable Energy Resources Department and
- [Doug Joens, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/doug-joens/) - Mr. Joens earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University at Ames, Iowa with an emphasis in power systems. He is experienced with transmission and distribution system protection and planning studies, relay and automation controller programming, commissioning and testing, substation controls, and industrial facility system studies. He is a licensed Professional Engineer
- [Erik Sonju](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/erik-sonju/) - Erik is our president and serves as chairman on the PSE board of directors. After multiple years as a system engineer for a Michigan based electric utility, he joined our team in 2006. Since then, he has lead multiple PSE practice areas and has provided engineering consulting services to electric utilities and private industry throughout
- [Rich Macke](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/richard-macke/) - Mr. Macke leads the Economics, Rates, and Business Planning practice area at PSE where he serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. He and his staff provide services to utilities and the utility industry in areas concerning business strategy, cost of service studies, rate design studies, demand-side management programs, resource planning,
- [Naomi Levesque](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/naomi-levesque/) - Mrs. Levesque has over 20 years of experience in finance and is responsible for all financial and operational functions of PSE. Mrs. Levesque also serves as a member of PSE's Executive Committee.
- [Jake Yatso](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/jake-yatso/) - Jake earned MS and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering (Power Emphasis) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison at Madison, WI. His experience includes working at distribution and generation cooperatives as well as designing rural substations.
- [Lukas Krueger, EIT](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/lukas-krueger-eit/) - Lukas earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at Minneapolis, MN. He previously worked as an Advanced Process Electrical Engineer and is now a Renewable Energy Engineer. He assists in delivering multidisciplinary PV and BESS projects through feasibility, pre-construction, and construction phases, focusing on the electrical design aspects.
- [Peter Koegel, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/peter-koegel/) - Peter earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has over 18 years of power utility experience, including generator interconnection studies, transmission planning studies, transfer capability studies, steady-state modeling and analysis, economic planning studies, probabilistic assessment studies, and underfrequency load shedding studies. Peter also has experience with
- [Tom Chambers, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/tom-chambers/) - Tom earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University at West Lafayette, Indiana, and a MEng in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Idaho. He is experienced with sectionalizing evaluations, long and short-term system planning, distributed energy resource interconnection studies, power quality investigations, and utility operations support. He is a licensed
- [Ben Bratrud](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/ben-bratrud/) - Ben earned a BA degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and performs financial analyses to determine revenue requirements, uses hourly load data to prepare cost of service analysis, and assists in the development of new and innovative rate designs.
- [Heather Andrew](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/heather-andrew/) - Heather earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has over 20 years of power utility experience, including tariff and legal agreement administration, NERC reliability standards compliance, generator interconnection, studies, retirement, and surplus processes, transmission and distribution planning studies. She has also served as a customer liaison for all Interconnected
- [Sarah Genschaw](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/sarah-genschaw/) - Sarah earned a BA degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Wisconsin, and completed continuing education classes in Project Management. She has worked with PSE as a Project Coordinator and now as a Grant Writer. She prepares proposals for utility sector customers to secure funding for infrastructure projects and reports on the
- [Brian Bloomquist](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/brian-bloomquist/) - Brian has over 30 years of experience as a master technician, service manager, and project manager. As a Project Manager serving PSE’s commercial and industrial clients, he is responsible for coordinating and managing client deliverables during planning, design, and construction administration phases of projects. He is a creative problem solver with a highly mechanical and
- [Coco Kinzley](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/coco-kinzley/) - Coco earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Paris XII and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of La Rochelle, France. She has over 15 years of experience in administrative management across diverse industries. Currently, she supports project operations through meeting coordination, budget monitoring, and administrative management.
- [Lauren Sharp](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/lauren-sharp/) - Lauren earned a BS degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems from UW-Platteville. She has almost a decade of experience working with clients in the industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors. Working with these clients to lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce electric consumption. She works with clients in the renewable energy resources department as a
- [Cynthia M Studner](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/cynthia-m-studner/) - Cynthia has a BA degree in English and an MFA degree in Creative Writing from George Mason University at Fairfax, Virginia. Cynthia provides project coordination on technology assessments, AMI, SCADA, DA, Load Management projects, and others. Cynthia has facilitated dozens of technology and automation procurement projects and offers years of experience in technical editing and
- [Mark Taplin](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/mark-taplin/) - Mark earned an Associate's degree in Electronic Technology from North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton, ND. He is an Electrical Designer experienced in developing AutoCAD electrical design drawings and working on various electrical construction projects.
- [Logan Suhr](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/logan-suhr-2/) - Mr. Suhr has a BS degree in Applied Geography from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse at La Crosse, Wisconsin. His GIS experience includes enterprise database administration, web map and application development, cartography and mobile mapping. He has over ten years of professional experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and VB.NET, as well
- [Sam Ramey-Clark](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/sam-ramey-clark/) - Ms. Ramey-Clark earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV. Her experience is in power systems design and protective relay systems. Her current projects include preparation of system planning studies, designing protection and sectionalizing schemes, distributed energy resource (DER) system impact studies, and investigation of power quality
- [Bret Mittelstaedt](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/bret-mittelstaedt/) - Mr. Mittelstaedt earned a BS degree in Geography with a GIS concentration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at La Crosse, Wisconsin. He specializes in transmission and distribution line design including field design and staking, survey, easement and right-of-way, permitting, work order inspections and project management. He also develops material and labor bid documents and
- [Mike Mezera, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/mike-mezera/) - Mr. Mezera earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison at Madison, Wisconsin. He is experienced with transmission and distribution line design, including development of line design standards, identification of line corridors, development and review of plan and profile drawings and staking sheets, structure loading calculations, conductor sag and tension tables, and
- [Jesse McClain](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/jesse-mcclain/) - Mr. McClain earned a MA Degree in Architecture from Ball State University at Muncie, Indiana, A BA Degree in Biology from Berea College at Berea, Kentucky, and a Certified Staking Technician Certificate from Northwest Public Power Association/Hi Line Engineering. He designs single phase and multiphase line design, overhead, and underground facilities and acts as a
- [Sean Kufel](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/sean-kufel/) - Mr. Kufel earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton at Dayton, Ohio. He is an experienced professional engineer on projects involving electric distribution system planning, system protection, distributed generation interconnection, design and construction standards. He also provides support on substation design projects. He has previous experience with eddy current-based materials
- [Michael Flock](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/michael-flock/) - Mr. Flock earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power systems from Gannon University in Erie, PA. He has over 20 years’ experience in the electric utility industry. His expertise includes experience in planning and overseeing multiple ongoing construction projects. He has worked as an Engineering Manager, System Planning Engineer, and
- [Zaccary Enevoldsen, P.E.](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/zaccary-enevoldsen-p-e/) - Zac earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota-Duluth at Duluth, MN. He works on engineering design services, electrical system studies and analyses for Power Generation, Commercial & Industrial clients. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
- [Morgan Bourgault](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/morgan-bourgault/) - Morgan earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, North Dakota. She plans, coordinates, and manages electric projects with electrical utilities, industrial, and commercial clients. Morgan is a licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
- [Chase Pomeroy](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/chase-pomeroy/) - Mr. Pomeroy earned a BA in Finance, Economics, and Investments from Winona State University in Winona, MN. He has experience in International Accounting and as a Commercial Credit Analyst. He now contributes to utility rate, economic, and financial studies.
- [Michael Callies](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/michael-callies/) - Mr. Callies has over 35 years of experience in the utility industry, working predominantly with rural electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities. Overall, Mr. Callies provides extensive support in the areas of engineering, operations, and maintenance. In his current role as Team Lead, Distribution Planning & Studies Engineering Technician, he primarily develops planning studies such
- [Daniel Gondere](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/daniel-gondere/) - Mr. Gondere earned a BS Degree in Engineering from Dordt University in Sioux City, Iowa. He has worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer and as an Electrical Engineer. In his career, he has worked with utility companies and other entities to create PV systems and EV charging stations. He now designs and engineers commercial and
- [Josh Smith](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/josh-smith/) - Mr. Smith earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology at Atlanta, GA. He designs and performs system analysis for industrial and renewable projects. He also coordinates between engineering firms and clients to provide needed solutions.
- [Scott Bartlett](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/scott-bartlett/) - Scott earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Washington State Community College at Marietta, Ohio. He is experienced with electric cooperative overhead and underground distribution line design and staking and GPS data collection. Scott also has knowledge and is experienced in industry software including Partner, and various Trimble surveying packages.
- [Lisa Hintz](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/lisa-hintz/) - Lisa has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She strives to create lasting relationships with employees, candidates, clients, and vendors to support and add value to PSE’s growing organization. She manages all facets of Human Resources including but not limited to: talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, learning & development, health &
- [Heather Nelson](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/heather-nelson/) - Heather has over 25 years of experience in the electric utility industry, working primarily with rural electric cooperatives. In her current role, she designs, coordinates, and manages substation projects and provides operational support.
- [Douglas R. Joens](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/douglas-r-joens/) - Mr. Joens earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University at Brookings, South Dakota. He is experienced in electric utility distribution system planning, substation and line design, system protection and operation, and work order inspections. He has also participated in large power contract negotiations, and has managed projects related to overcurrent
- [Nick Nelson](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/nick-nelson/) - Mr. Nelson earned a BA degree in Applied Economics and Mathematics from the College of Saint Scholastica at Duluth, Minnesota. His focus is on performing complex financial analyses, such as rate studies consisting of determination of revenue requirements, cost of service analysis, and rate design. His other responsibilities include analyses of special large load contract
- [Shaurice Moorman](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/shaurice-moorman/) - Ms. Moorman earned a BS degree in Industrial Administration/Accounting from Iowa State University at Ames, Iowa. Her focus is on performing complex financial analyses, such as rate studies consisting of determination of revenue requirements, cost of service analysis, and rate design. Her other responsibilities include strategic financial forecasting, EV rate design, automatic adjustment mechanisms, line
- [Tom Asp](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/tom-asp/) - Mr. Asp earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas - St. Paul, MN. He has more than 35 years of experience in communication planning and business development for electric cooperative and public power systems. He is recognized as a nationwide expert
- [Laura Couillard](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/laura-couillard/)
- [Denny Levy](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/denny-levy/)
- [Seth Packwood](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/seth-packwood/) - Mr. Packwood is a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University at Pullman, Washington. He has eight years of experience in the electrical engineering field. His previous experience includes working for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories where he performed short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies; designed custom relay
- [Jessica Peschl](https://www.powersystem.org/team-members/jessica-peschl/) - Jessica earned a BA degree in Communications, minor in Graphic Design from Upper Iowa University, and a Journalism Certificate from Madison College. Over her career, she has gained skills in marketing, editing, corporate communications, and graphic design work. Jessica is responsible for all internal and external marketing at PSE.

## Newsletters

- [Fall 2018](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/fall-2018/)
- [Spring 2018](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/spring-2018/)
- [Winter 2018](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/winter-2018/)
- [Summer 2017](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/summer-2017-newsletter/) - Reduce usage during peak times, integrating AMI data into SCADA, and other project highlights. Also includes understanding the differences among wireless mesh AMI vendors, using an existing steam turbine generator as a DSM device, determining how much DER can be safely and reliably interconnected, and reducing wholesale power costs by lowering peak demand with a LM program.
- [Summer 2016](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/summer-2016/) - Special issue: Distributed Energy Resources (DER) includes utility operations impact, solar potential and perceptions, giving SCADA operators the tools to manage DER, and other industry insights. Also includes how latency of the system can determine the DER communications media, rate design approaches, and interconnection trends in the US.
- [Fall 2016](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/fall-2016/) - Discusses residential demand charges, the increase of reported cyber vulnerabilities, the evolving standards for DER, and other industry news. Also includes the recent uptick of interest in pole attachment rates, a comparison of peak time rebate (PTR) and time-of-use (TOU) programs, and the importance of monitoring harmonic power quality.
- [Winter 2017](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/winter-2017/) - Discusses GIS at the heart of the utility, change management, DG cost shifting, and other industry insights. Also includes reliability in terms of customer trust, and applying underground cable systems fed from 34.5 kV uni-grounded sources.
- [Spring 2017](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/spring-2017/) - Includes bringing SCADA to life, adding PTR to a mature LM portfolio, DER aggregators, and other industry insights. Also includes why to never use passwords again, how utility planners should prepare for DER, and a summary of our most recent rate survey report.
- [Fall 2017](https://www.powersystem.org/newsletters/fall-2017-newsletter/) - Highlights reliability-based design for overhead power lines, asset performance mangement, and other industry insights. Also includes expanding your GIS for outage management, an update on the CAF Phase II reverse auction, and our new service: the depreciation study.

## Papers

- [Consumer Segmentation Study](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/consumer-segmentation-study/)
- [Accelerate Broadband Deployment with Electric Utility Make Ready](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/accelerate-broadband-deployment-with-electric-utility-make-ready/)
- [Emergency Gas Response](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/emergency-gas-response/)
- [Transmission Capacity Study Report - North Dakota](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/transmission-capacity-study-report-north-dakota/)
- [To Broadband or Not to Broadband](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/to-broadband-or-not-to-broadband/)
- [COVID-19:  Putting Pressure on our Broadband Infrastructure](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/covid-19-putting-pressure-on-our-broadband-infrastructure/)
- [Fiber-to-the-Premises: Planning Considerations, Pitfalls, Cautions, and Opportunities](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/fiber-to-the-premises-planning-considerations-pitfalls-cautions-and-opportunities/)
- [Volt/VAR Control and CVR](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/volt-var-control-and-cvr/)
- [Power Engineering for Non-Engineers](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/power-engineering-for-non-engineers/)
- [Loss Evaluation Case Study](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/loss-evaluation-case-study/)
- [Evaluating Distribution System Losses Utilizing Data from Deployed AMI and GIS Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/evaluating-distribution-system-losses-utilizing-data-from-deployed-ami-and-gis-systems/)
- [Electric Cooperative Fixed Cost Recovery](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/electric-cooperative-fixed-cost-recovery/)
- [DG Resources Connected to Distribution Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/dg-resources-connected-to-distribution-systems/)
- [2012 PSE Webinar Series- Utility Cyber Security- 4 Key Areas You Need to Address](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/2012-pse-webinar-series-utility-cyber-security-4-key-areas-you-need-to-address/)
- [Unlock the Full Potential of Customer Surveys](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/unlock-the-full-potential-of-customer-surveys/)
- [Survey-Electric Cooperative Fixed Cost Recovery](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/survey-electric-cooperative-fixed-cost-recovery/)
- [Project Management for Implementing the Smart Grid](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/project-management-for-implementing-the-smart-grid/)
- [Improve Outage Handling and Protection- Four Ways Automation Can Improve How You Do Things Today](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/improve-outage-handling-and-protection-four-ways-automation-can-improve-how-you-do-things-today/)
- [Get More from Your GIS- Improve Data Quality](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/get-more-from-your-gis-improve-data-quality/)
- [Evaluating Distribution System Losses Using Data from Deployed AMI and GIS Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/evaluating-distribution-system-losses-using-data-from-deployed-ami-and-gis-systems/)
- [A Breakthrough- Repurposing the TV White Spaces Using Database-Driven Cognitive Radios](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/a-breakthrough-repurposing-the-tv-white-spaces-using-database-driven-cognitive-radios/)
- [2016 Client Rate Survey Report](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/2016-client-rate-survey-report/)
- [2012 PSE Webinar Series: Substation Modernization](https://www.powersystem.org/papers/2012-pse-webinar-series-substation-modernization-2/)

## Grant Resources

- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002740_Amd_000005](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002740_amd_000005/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002740_Amd_000007](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002740_amd_000007/)
- [PACE Details - RD-FS-RUS-PACE_FINAL508](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/pace-details-rd-fs-rus-pace_final508/)
- [247_Guidance - Hydro Electric Improvements](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/247_guidance-hydro-electric-improvements/)
- [DE-FOA-0003045_BIL_ERA_Fixed_Award_Grant_Program_Full_Funding_Opportunity_Announcement](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/de-foa-0003045_bil_era_fixed_award_grant_program_full_funding_opportunity_announcement/)
- [Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan-2022 19622973-v1](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/minnesota-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-plan-2022-19622973-v1/)
- [Cybersecurity Research FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002500_Amd_000004](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/cybersecurity-research-fundopp_de-foa-0002500_amd_000004/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002736_Amd_000005](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002736_amd_000005/)
- [40101d Formula Grant Allocations - ALRD Amendment 004](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/40101d-formula-grant-allocations-alrd-amendment-004/)
- [40101d Formula Grant Allocations - ALRD Amendment 003](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/40101d-formula-grant-allocations-alrd-amendment-003/)
- [Sample BEAD Planning Detailed Budget Justification](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sample-bead-planning-detailed-budget-justification/)
- [Sample BEAD Planning Budget Narrative](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sample-bead-planning-budget-narrative/)
- [Sample BEAD Initial Planning Narrative](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sample-bead-initial-planning-narrative/)
- [SFLLL Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sflll-fillable/)
- [SF424C Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sf424c-fillable/)
- [SF424 Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sf424-fillable/)
- [CD511 Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/cd511-fillable/)
- [BEAD Planning Grant Application Checklist](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-planning-grant-application-checklist/)
- [BEAD Planning Detailed Budget Justification](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-planning-detailed-budget-justification/)
- [BEAD Planning Budget Narrative Template Final](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-planning-budget-narrative-template-final/)
- [BEAD Letter of Intent Template](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-letter-of-intent-template/)
- [Program Narrative Template - BIL - 40101(d)](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/program-narrative-template-bil-40101d/)
- [Ohio REC IIJA Resiliency Update Webinar 09-13-22](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/ohio-rec-iija-resiliency-update-webinar-09-13-22/)
- [Ohio Electric Cooperatives IIJA Resiliency Grant Update 9.13.22 Webinar Recording](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/ohio-electric-cooperatives-iija-resiliency-grant-update-9-13-22-webinar-recording/)
- [OH - PUCO IIJA Docket - Jan 2023](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/oh-puco-iija-docket-jan-2023/)
- [KY IIJA Resiliency Update 09-15-22](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/ky-iija-resiliency-update-09-15-22/)
- [KY Energy Office - September 6 Presentation](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/ky-energy-office-september-6-presentation/)
- [IIJA Program Summary - Resiliency 40101(d)](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/iija-program-summary-resiliency-40101d/)
- [IIJA 40101d FAQ November 17 2022](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-iija-40101d-faq-november-17-2022/)
- [IIJA 40101d - Notice of Intent](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/notice-of-intent/)
- [IIJA 40101d - FAQ - July 25, 2022](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-iija-40101d-faq-july-25-2022/)
- [IIJA 40101d - DRAFT SOPO](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/iija-40101d-draft-sopo-2/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002827 - RFI 40101c.40107.40103b](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002827-rfi-40101c-40107-40103b-2/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002740_Amd_000003 - GRIP Program](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002740_amd_000003-grip-program-2/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002827 - RFI 40101c.40107.40103b](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002827-rfi-40101c-40107-40103b/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002740_Amd_000003 - GRIP Program](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002740_amd_000003-grip-program/)
- [SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-sf424_4_0-v4-0-instructions/)
- [SF424 - BIL 40101d](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-sf424-bil-40101d/)
- [SF LLL 2_0-V2.0 Instructions](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-sf-lll-2_0-v2-0-instructions/)
- [SF LLL Lobbying BIL 40101d](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-sf-lll-lobbying-bil-40101d/)
- [Pre-Award Information Sheet BIL - 40101](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/pre-award-information-sheet-bil-40101/)
- [IIJA 40101d - DRAFT SOPO](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/iija-40101d-draft-sopo/)
- [Environmental Questionnaire - NETL F 451.1-13](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/environmental-questionnaire-bil-40101d/)
- [Gov. Doc. - Budget Justification Workbook for FOA-0002740](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/budget-justification-workbook-for-foa-0002740/)
- [DE-FOA-0002970_Energy_Improvement_in_Rural_or_Remote_Areas_Funding_Opportunity_Announcement_FINAL](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/de-foa-0002970_energy_improvement_in_rural_or_remote_areas_funding_opportunity_announcement_final/)
- [DE-FOA-0002841_RFI_Energy_Improvements_in_Rural_or_Remote_Areas_RFI_Mod_0001](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/3139/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002877_Amd_000001](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002877_amd_000001/)
- [Smart Grid Grant Fact Sheet](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/smart-grid-grant-fact-sheet/)
- [Gov. Doc. - Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants Fact Sheet](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-grid-resilience-utility-and-industry-grants-fact-sheet/)
- [Gov. Doc. - DE-FOA-0002841 RFI Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas RFI Mod 0001](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-de-foa-0002841-rfi-energy-improvements-in-rural-or-remote-areas-rfi-mod-0001/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002740_Amd_000001](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002740_amd_000001/)
- [Federal Incentives for Hydropower Summary](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/federal-incentives-for-hydropower-summary/)
- [May 2022 Overview of Resiliency Grants](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/2022-overview-of-resiliency-grants/)
- [R&D in Grid Resiliency](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/rd-in-grid-resiliency/)
- [Existing Grid Resiliency](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/existing-grid-resiliency/)
- [Smart Grid Technology](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/smart-grid-technology/)
- [Energy Improvement - Rural & Remote](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/energy-improvement-rural-remote/)
- [Cybersecurity](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/cybersecurity-2/)
- [Electric Vehicles](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/electric-vehicles/)
- [90d nevi formula program guidance](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/90d-nevi-formula-program-guidance/)
- [Charging Forward - Bringing Electric Vehicles to Rural America](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/charging-forward-bringing-electric-vehicles-to-rural-america/)
- [RFI DE-FOA-0002762 Hydroelectric Incentives](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/rfi-de-foa-0002762-hydroelectric-incentives/)
- [IIJA 40101d - DRAFT Allocation of Funds](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/iija-40101d-draft-allocation-of-funds/)
- [Gov. Doc. - FundOpp DE-FOA 0002736](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/gov-doc-fundopp-de-foa-0002736/)
- [DE - GOA - 0000058 Smart Grid Investment Grant 2009](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/de-goa-0000058-smart-grid-investment-grant-2009/)
- [SGIG Slide](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sgig-slide/)
- [BEAD NOFO](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-nofo/)
- [BEAD Planning Application Guidance](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/bead-planning-application-guidance/)
- [CD511 Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/cd511-fillable-2/)
- [Middle Mile Grant Program Application Checklist](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/middle-mile-grant-program-application-checklist/)
- [MIDDLE MILE NOFO](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/middle-mile-nofo/)
- [Middle Mile FAQs](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/middle-mile-faqs/)
- [MMG Community Anchor Institution](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-community-anchor-institution/)
- [MMG Template Budget Narrative](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-template-budget-narrative/)
- [MMG Template Detailed Budget Justification](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-template-detailed-budget-justification/)
- [MMG Template Pro Forma](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-template-pro-forma/)
- [MMG Template Data Submission Specification](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-template-data-submission-specification/)
- [MMG Template Table of Funded Part. and Unfunded Collaborators](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mmg-template-table-of-funded-part-and-unfunded-collaborators/)
- [FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002736_Amd_000002 (Due date extension)](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/fundopp_de-foa-0002736_amd_000002-due-date-extension/)
- [Hydroelectric Incentives RFI Listening Session Presentation Slides](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/hydroelectric-incentives-rfi-listening-session-presentation-slides/)
- [SF424 Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sf424-fillable-2/)
- [SFLLL Fillable](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/sflll-fillable-2/)
- [MNDOT NEVI Utility Workshop](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mndot-nevi-utility-workshop/)
- [MN Planning for EVs DOE Report](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/mn-planning-for-evs-doe-report/)
- [KYTC EV Stakeholder Meeting #2 Presentation](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/kytc-ev-stakeholder-meeting-2-presentation/)
- [KY EV Planning Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Presentation](https://www.powersystem.org/grant-resources/ky-ev-planning-advisory-committee-meeting-1-presentation/)

## Webinars

- [Selling broadband is nothing like selling KWhrs](https://www.powersystem.org/webinar/selling-broadband-is-nothing-like-selling-kwhrs/) - Rural broadband presents a huge opportunity for electric utilities, but it’s vital to enter the market – or decide not to – with a comprehensive, objective analysis. Whether you are determining if broadband is in your utility’s future or are already moving forward into broadband, we suggest you consider and apply ten key considerations including:

## Categories

- [Miscellaneous](https://www.powersystem.org/category/miscellaneous/)

## Areas of Service

- [Broadband Feasibility](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/broadband-feasibility/)
- [Fiber Optics](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/fiber-optics/)
- [Land Mobile Radio](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/land-mobile-radio/)
- [Network Architecture](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/network-architecture/)
- [Strategic Communications Plan](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/strategic-communications-plan/)
- [Industrial Engineering](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/industrial-engineering/)
- [Controls & Automation Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/controls-automation/)
- [Electrical Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/electrical-design/)
- [AMI, MDM, and Load Management](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/ami-mdm-and-load-management/)
- [Mobile Workforce Management (MWM)](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/mobile-workforce-management-mwm/)
- [Energy Resources](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/renewable-energy/)
- [Formula-Based Rates](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/formula-based-rates/)
- [Solar Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/solar-design/)
- [Battery Energy Storage Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/battery-energy-storage-design/)
- [Technical Field Support](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/technical-field-support/)
- [Wind Farm Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/wind-farm-design/)
- [Utility Engineering & Operations](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/utilities-engineering-operations/)
- [System Planning & Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/planning-and-studies/)
- [DER Interconnection & Integration Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/der-interconnection-and-integration-studies/)
- [Engineering & Operations Support](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/engineering-operations-support/)
- [Substation Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/substation-design/)
- [Power Line Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/power-line-design/)
- [PLC Programming](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/plc-programming/)
- [Process Control & Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/process-control-and-automation/)
- [Data System Infrastructure](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/data-system-infrastructure/)
- [Studies & Analysis](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/studies-analysis-2/)
- [UL 508A Panel Building](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/ul-508a-panel-building/)
- [Economics, Rates, and Business Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/economics-rates-and-business-planning/)
- [Cost of Service Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/cost-of-services-studies/)
- [Rate Design](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/rate-design/)
- [Distributed Energy Resources (DER)](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/distributed-energy-resources/)
- [Regulatory Filings & Support](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/regulatory-filings-and-support/)
- [Workshops & Training](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/workshops-training/)
- [Contracts & Policies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/contracts-and-policies/)
- [Management Consulting Services](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/management-consulting-services/)
- [Technology, Communications & Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/technology-communications-automation/)
- [Automation Planning & Strategy](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/automation-planning-and-strategy/)
- [AMI, MDMS & Load Management](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/ami-mdm-and-load-management-technology-communications-automation/)
- [Technology Procurement](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/automation-planning-strategy-technology-procurement/)
- [Communications](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/communications/)
- [Strategic Communications Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/strategic-communications-plan-2/)
- [Field Area Network](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/field-area-network/)
- [Microwave](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/ptp-microwave/)
- [Spectrum Acquisition & Channel Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/spectrum-acquisition-channel-planning/)
- [Geographic Information Systems (GIS)](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/geographic-information-systems-gis/)
- [FTTP Strategies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/fttp-strategies/)
- [Broadband Feasibility](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/broadband-feasibility-broadband-feasibility-technology-communications-automation/)
- [Analytics & Business Intelligence](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/design/)
- [SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/scada-landing-page/)
- [Getting Started](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/scada-getting-started/)
- [Distribution SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/scada-distribution-scada/)
- [Generation & Transmission SCADA](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/generation-and-transmission-scada/)
- [Substation Automation](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/scada-substation-automation/)
- [Technology Work Plan](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/technology-work-plan/)
- [Generation Interconnection & Integration Studies](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/generation-interconnection-integration-studies/)
- [Business Planning and Forecasting](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/business-planning-and-forecasting/)
- [Resource Planning and Demand-Side Management](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/resource-planning-and-demand-side-management/)
- [Demand-Side Management](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/demand-side-management/)
- [Power Supply Portfolio Analysis](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/power-supply-portfolio-analysis/)
- [Integrated Resource Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/integrated-resource-planning/)
- [Purchase Power Agreements](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/purchase-power-agreements/)
- [RTO Integration](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/rto-integration/)
- [Financial Forecasting and Planning](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/financial-forecasting-and-planning/)
- [Load Forecasting](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/load-forecasting/)
- [Market Adoption Forecasting and Impacts](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/market-adoption-forecasting-and-impacts/)
- [Mergers and Acquisitions](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/mergers-and-acquisitions/)
- [Outage Management Systems](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/outage-management-systems/)
- [Federal Grant Opportunities](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/federal-grant-opportunities/)
- [Energy Innovations](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/energy-innovations/)
- [SCADA Essentials](https://www.powersystem.org/service-areas/scada-essentials/)

## Location

- [WI](https://www.powersystem.org/location/wi/)
- [MN](https://www.powersystem.org/location/mn/)
- [OH](https://www.powersystem.org/location/oh/)
- [Madison](https://www.powersystem.org/location/madison/)
- [Minneapolis](https://www.powersystem.org/location/minneapolis/)
- [Prinsburg](https://www.powersystem.org/location/prinsburg/)
- [Marietta](https://www.powersystem.org/location/marietta/)
- [KY](https://www.powersystem.org/location/ky/)
- [Lexington](https://www.powersystem.org/location/lexington/)
- [Cincinnati](https://www.powersystem.org/location/cincinnati/)

## Leaders and Experts

- [Leader](https://www.powersystem.org/leader-expert/leader/)
- [Brand Ambassador](https://www.powersystem.org/leader-expert/brand-ambassador/)

## Grant

- [Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act](https://www.powersystem.org/?grants=infrastructure-investment-jobs-act) - The IIJA was passed in November of 2021 and designated $1.2 trillion towards clean water initiatives (lead mitigation and other), upgrading roads & bridges, expanding public transit, upgrading ports, and expanding passenger rail. The bill also addresses the needs of cooperative and municipal electric utilities. In this bill over $100 billion in grants are being made available to support a wide range of electric utility projects, over the next five years. Click on the boxes below for more details.

## Grant Category

- [Smart Grid](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=smart-grid) - $3B in DOE direct matching funds for smart grid investments. No guidance has been released yet, stay tuned for updates.
- [Hydro](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=hydo) - With $75M for efficiency improvements and $550M for resiliency improvements in 2022, grants will be issued directly from the DOE. No guidance has been released yet, stay tuned for updates. Energy Improvement – $1B over 5 years with distributions to support broad improvements in rural generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. No guidance has been released yet, stay tuned for updates.
- [Resiliency](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=resiliency) - $10B over 5 years with distributions through state and direct federal grants to supplement existing work including underground lines, pole management, DER, substation and line hardening, and vegetation management. The federal guidance was released in May 2022 with anticipated disbursements in 4Q, 2022.
- [Energy Improvement - Rural and Remote](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=energy-improvement)
- [EV Charging](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=ev-charging) - Two programs will support the expansion of Electric Vehicles (EV) across the country. First, the 5-year National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The federal guidance was released earlier this year and had $5B in funding with defined amounts per state. currently working on their plans. After each state submits its plan to the Federal DOT, the states will issue grants. Second, the Discretionary Grants worth $2.5B will further support EV charging infrastructure in rural and low-income areas. No guidance has been released yet, stay tuned for updates.
- [Cybersecurity](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=cybersecurity) - $250M to fund the deployment of advanced cybersecurity technologies and support information sharing. No guidance has been released yet, stay tuned for updates.
- [Middle Mile Fiber](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=middle-mile-fiber)
- [Broadband Fiber - Last Mile](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=broadband-fiber)
- [Federal Forms](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=federal-forms)
- [Federal Resiliency - 40101_c](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=federal-resiliency-40101_c)
- [Innovative and Regional Resilience - 40103_b](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=innovative-and-regional-resilience-40103_b)
- [State Resiliency - 40101_d](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=state-resiliency-40101_d)
- [BEAD Planning Grant Application Checklist and Packet](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=bead-planning-grant-application-checklist-and-packet)
- [BEAD SAMPLE Application Narrative and Budget Documents](https://www.powersystem.org/?grant_category=bead-sample-application-narrative-and-budget-documents)

## Paper or Presentation

- [White Papers](https://www.powersystem.org/paper-presentation/white-papers/)
- [Presentations](https://www.powersystem.org/paper-presentation/presentations/)
- [Proposals/Reports](https://www.powersystem.org/paper-presentation/proposals-reports/)