About Us
As a dedicated entity within the IEEE Rural Electric Power Committee, our Guides & Standards Subcommittee focuses on evaluating and setting the benchmarks and best practices for various aspects of rural electrification. We are committed to defining standards that will guide the design, optimization, management, and monitoring of electrical systems in rural areas.
Key Areas of Focus
- Design & Planning:
- Develop standards for efficient and reliable power system planning & design in rural settings.
- Establish guidelines for incorporating innovative design elements that enhance the resilience and sustainability of rural electrical systems.
- Optimization Techniques:
- Define standards for optimizing power generation, transmission, and distribution in rural environments.
- Establish benchmarks for minimizing power loss and maximizing system reliability.
- Monitoring & Control:
- Standardize protocols for real-time monitoring and control of rural electrical systems.
- Establish guidelines for ensuring smooth operations, early fault detection, and prompt remedial actions.
- Integration of Renewables:
- Develop standards and technical guidelines for integrating renewable energy sources into rural power systems.
- Establish guidelines for balancing the intermittent nature of sources such as solar, wind, and hydro.
- Data Analysis & Predictive Maintenance:
- Define standards for analyzing data from rural electrical systems.
- Establish guidelines for identifying patterns, predicting equipment failures, and scheduling preventive maintenance.
- Smart Grid:
- Develop standards and guidelines for deploying smart grid technology on rural electrical systems.
- Define guidelines for incorporating smart devices to enhance power utilization, demand-side management, and reduce operational costs.
Mission
Our mission is to establish and promote standards that accelerate the technological advancement of rural electrification. We are dedicated to ensuring that rural communities benefit from reliable, efficient, and sustainable electric power solutions.
Vision
We envision a future where the integration of guides and standards in electric power engineering follows established norms, bridging the urban-rural divide and powering rural communities with the same efficiency and technological sophistication as urban centers.
Get Involved Today!
Join us in our mission to define the standards that will shape the future of rural electrification. Express your interest and be a part of a dynamic community driving positive change in the rural power sector.
For more information, contact Sean Kufel, P.E. at kufels@powersystem.org, or visit the registration desk at the IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference for a personalized discussion about how you can contribute to setting the standards for the technological evolution of rural electrification. Don’t miss your chance to be a key player in shaping the future!