Stations Equipment members are invited to join a scoping discussion for 2025 project funding on Tuesday, April 1st at 12:00 PM ET.As discussed in the 2025 kick-off call, the two topics currently under consideration are:Benchmarking Substation Equipment MonitoringBenchmarking Substation Equipment Inspection PracticesMembers are encouraged to bring new ideas for projects to discuss with the wider membership. RFPs will subsequently be developed to go out for bid in Q2 2025. Feel free to invite other SMEs from your team to the discussion.

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Vegetation Management Maturity Matrix Roll-Out and Tutorial scheduled April 2nd at 1pm ET. This session will introduce the CEATI Vegetation Management Maturity Matrix, providing utilities with a standardized framework to evaluate their current practices and chart a path toward continuous improvement. Utilities that have beta-tested the maturity matrix will share their experiences, results, and feedback, offering valuable insights into its practical application and impact.The final version of the Maturity Matrix can be found on the myCEATI Portal Page here.Key components of this session include:Beta Test Utility Feedback: First-hand accounts from utilities that have tested the maturity matrix, including challenges, successes, and key takeawaysBenchmarking and Results Sharing: Insights into how utilities rank within the maturity path and common areas for improvementMaturity Matrix Tutorial: A step-by-step guide on how to use the tool effectively for self-assessment and strategic planningInteractive Discussion: Open forum for participants to ask questions, provide feedback, and discuss best practices

The upcoming workshop on End-of-Life Strategies: Replacement of Aging Overhead Transmission Lines Assets has been scheduled for April 3rd at 1-2:30pm ET. As transmission infrastructure ages, utilities must navigate the complex challenge of replacing overhead transmission line assets in a cost-effective, strategic, and data-driven manner. Understanding how the industry approaches this challenge is key to optimizing investment decisions and ensuring long-term grid reliability.This workshop aims to facilitate industry benchmarking by bringing together the Overhead Transmission Equipment and Asset Management in T&D groups to share their replacement strategies, methodologies, and decision-making frameworks. Participants will engage in discussions that provide valuable data for strategic planning and asset management.Key topics of discussion will include:Industry Benchmarking: Comparing strategies, timelines, and methodologies across utilitiesData-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging condition assessments, failure rates, and predictive analyticsRisk-Based vs. Age-Based Replacement: Evaluating different asset replacement modelsLessons Learned: Real-world case studies from utilities with established replacement strategiesPresenters: Chelsey Knibbs, SaskPower, Dmitriy Misyura, PSEG, Justin Nettesheim, ATC

Subject: CMMS WG Discussion – Risk Integration Part IIIDate & Time: April 9, 2024 | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ETLocation: Webex (register on this portal page - a calendar invite will then be automatically sent via your inbox)Description:Join us for Part III of the CMMS Working Group discussion on Risk Integration in Asset Management. This session will focus on:How utilities are using CMMS to forecast potential failuresIntegrating risk into CMMS workflowsBuilding on insights from Part II, this roundtable will explore best practices in leveraging CMMS for risk-based maintenance prioritization, asset criticality scoring, and decision-making.Who Should Attend?Asset managers, maintenance planners, reliability engineers, and CMMS administrators looking to enhance their risk-based maintenance strategies.Background from Part II:Our previous session featured contributions from organizations like Yukon Energy, Manitoba Hydro, BC Hydro, PG&E, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, discussing:Risk-Based Maintenance PrioritizationCriticality Scoring & Decision ModelsMonetizing Risk & Work PrioritizationCMMS Integration Challenges & SolutionsTools & Technologies supporting CMMS-based risk assessmentNext Steps:Be part of this important discussion and share your utility’s approach to risk integration in CMMS. Your insights will help shape best practices and drive industry-wide improvements.Mark your calendar and join us for this collaborative session.