Committee
Power Apparatus

Areas of Focus
- Protection + Controls
- T&D Equipment
- Customer Service
The Power Apparatus committee breaks down silos between electric utilities and the manufacturers of major electric utility power apparatus. As we move towards a more modern grid, the Committee facilitates access to the highest-quality, most economical products that are consistent with electric utility needs. The committee also meets with those organizations responsible for research, technical specifications, standards, and safety.
Members are typically senior vice presidents, vice presidents, directors, general managers, and managers
Committee Leadership
Yvonne Essix, Chairperson
Power Delivery Shared Services General Manager
Alabama Power Company
Juan Castaneda, 1st Vice Chair
Principal Manager
Southern California Edison Co.
Derrick Schlangen, 2nd Vice Chair
Great River Energy
Kim Hall, Secretary
Power Delivery Shared Services
Alabama Power Company
Jim Vespalec, Past Chair
Director, Asset Planning & Engineering
American Transmission Co. LLC
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