Committee
Electric Power Apparatus
Areas of Focus
Utilities and apparatus manufacturers, at the same table.
Major power apparatus is a long-cycle, high-stakes purchase. EPAC is a direct line to manufacturers and to the standards bodies that shape what gets built.
What the committee does: The committee brings together electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, and industry organizations to improve power system equipment, promote safety, and support reliable, cost-effective solutions for the industry.
Who it’s for: SVPs, VPs, directors, and general managers responsible for major apparatus.
Focus area tags: Power Apparatus · Utility–Manufacturer Forum · Standards & Safety · Procurement Quality
Why get involved:
- Sit across the table from the manufacturers of your major apparatus.
- Push for higher-quality, more economical equipment alongside peer utilities.
- Stay current with the research, standards, and safety bodies that govern apparatus.
Committee Leadership
Derrick Schlangen, Chair
Director, Transmission Engineering and Technology
Great River Energy
Scott Dimpfl, 1st Vice Chair
American Electric Power
Umair Zia, 2nd Vice Chair
VP, Electric Systems Operations
Long Island Power Authority
Resources & Publications
The Grid Mod Pod
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