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RP3 Webinar Series: Reliability
Overview of the RP3 Reliability Checklist
Friday, March 20th, 20151:00pm -2:00pm ET
Presenters for this Webinar• Neil James
Manager Distribution Operations, Santee Cooper
• APPA RP3 StaffAlex Hofmann, Director of Energy and Environmental ServicesMonica Dean, Energy and Environmental Services Assistant
Review Panel• 2 - Large utilities• 2 - Medium utilities• 2 - Small utilities• 1 - JAA/SA• 1 – Reliability Representative• 1 – Safety Representative• 1 – System Improvement Representative• 2 - Human Resources Representatives• 2 - T&D Officers• 2 – Safety Officers• 2 - System Planning Officers
Total = 18 member Review Panel of your peers
Reliability 25%
Safety 25%Work Force
Development 25%
System Im-provement 25%
What is RP3?Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) program
Peer-evaluation of your utility’s reliability, safety, work force development, and system improvement
Two main goals:1. Help public power perform a utility operational self-
check by benchmarking on a national level2. National recognition of the excellent service you
provide to – customers, your community leaders, state and federal regulatory agencies, and members of Congress
Reliability – 25%Criteria
Area Section Question Subject of Question
Maximum
Point Value
Reliability
25%
A - Reliability Indices Collection A1
Monitoring and Tracking Reliability Data & Reliability Statistic Tracking 6
B - Reliability Indices UseB1 Use of Service Reliability Indices 4
B2 Reliability Survey 2
C - Mutual Aid C1 National Mutual Aid Agreement 3
D - Disaster Plan D1 Disaster Plan 4
E - Physical Infrastructure E1 Physical Infrastructure Security 3
F- Cyber Security
F1 Cyber Security Policy 1
F2 Cyber Security Awareness 1
F3 Periodic Cyber Security Assessments 1
Reliability Checklist Overview
Discipline: Reliability
Subsection: Reliability Indices Collection
Question I.A.1:
Does your utility monitor and track reliability data?
Yes
If yes, what method(s) does your utility use to monitor and track reliability data?
Hand calculations
(Attach Sample)
APPA's eReliability Tracker Program
Alternate software program
(Attach Sample Screenshot)
Other method
If other, describe in detail the process your utility uses and/or attach a screenshot.
If yes, Use check boxes below to indicate each reliability statistic tracked by your utility and provide the most recent
year's calculation (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014). Please list the preferred time period of measure for each
index below. If your utility uses a different time period or method of calculating the index, explain in the area below.
Refer to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1366 standard for more information on reliability
statistics. Also indicate your organization’s goals/targets for each tracked index.
Please note that if the data is imported from the tracker, the indices will be calculated by having an end and start date
of the current date (the date in which the indices are imported) and a year prior to that date, respectively.
Index Value of Index Utility Goal/Target SAIDI (Minutes/Year) CAIDI (Minutes/Year) ASAI (% based on year) MAIFI (Interruptions per year) SAIFI (Interruptions per year) Other
Other: If other, please describe the index your utility uses.
Subsection: Reliability Indices Use
Question I.B.1:
Does your utility use service reliability indices to maintain and improve utility operations?
Yes
If yes, how is your utility using service reliability indices to improve the system?
NOTE: Leading Practice is to use at least four of the methods listed below.
Check all that apply:
Worst performing circuit identification
Vegetation management (e.g., tree trimming)
Install covered wire
Distribution circuit inspection program
Convert overhead to underground
Install lightning arresters
Install animal/squirrel guards
Perform thermographic circuit inspections
Perform transformer load management
Economic development
Send indices to Public Utilities Commission/City Council/Governing Board
Produce publicly available report
Underground cable replacements/injections and testing
Other
Please describe or include attachment:
Question I.B.2:
Does your utility participate in a reliability survey or service to benchmark reliability indices?
Yes
If yes, identify the type of reliability survey your utility participates in.
Check all that apply:
Our utility participates in APPA’s biennial Distribution System Reliability & Operations Survey.
Our utility participates in a survey other than APPA’s and we have included our survey form as an
attachment.
Our utility uses APPA’s eReliability tracking software benchmarking service.
No
No, our utility limits participation to our state/joint action agency/regional mutual aid program and has provided a
copy of our agreement.
Check all that apply:
State
Regional
Other
No
Discipline: Reliability
Subsection: Mutual Aid
Question I.C.1:
Does your utility participate in a national mutual aid agreement?
Yes, our utility has a signed APPA national mutual aid agreement on file with APPA OR we have attached a
signed APPA national mutual aid agreement in this application.
If yes, does your utility also have a state/join action agency/regional mutual aid agreement?
Yes
Check all that apply:
State
Regional
Other
No
Discipline: Reliability
Subsection: Disaster Plan
Question I.D.1:
Does your utility have a disaster plan, or does your city have a disaster plan which includes an electric utility specific
section?
Notes: Leading practices is for disaster plans to include detailed information on how utility personnel should proceed
in a disaster.
Yes
If yes, attach an executive summary, table of contents, or the completed version of your utility’s disaster
plan including the revision date.
If yes, please indicate below when your utility’s disaster plan was last revised or reviewed. A utility should
review or revise their disaster plan on an annual basis.
0-1 years ago
1-3 years ago
Over 3 years ago
No, We are in the process of developing a plan.
If in development, attach an executive summary, table of contents, or the completed portions of the draft
from your utility’s disaster plan including a draft date.
No
Subsection: Physical Infrastructure
Question I.E.1:
Has your city/utility addressed its physical infrastructure security needs?
Yes
If yes, check the boxes below to indicate what protective measures have been taken in the area of physical
infrastructure security.
Check all that apply:
Fences/gates
Surveillance
Locks
Patrols
Controlled/monitored access to substations or other secure areas (data cards, RFID system, ID cards,
etc.)
Background checks
Security awareness training for employees
Continually evaluating and Identifying assets requiring enhanced security
Other
If other, describe the measures your utility uses:
No
Subsection: Cyber Security
Question I.F.1:
Has your utility developed a formal cyber security policy for the organization?
Yes
If yes, please check the boxes below to indicate the areas the policy addresses.
Check all that apply:
Use of passwords and changing default passwords
System monitoring and access control
Encryption
Restricting foreign devise use (e.g., non-company owned USB)
Secure communications paths
Firewalls
Other
If other, describe the policy areas developed by your utility:
No
Question I.F.2:
Does your utility require cyber security awareness training for employees?
Yes
No
Question I.F.3:
Does your utility conduct periodic cyber security assessments of its system?
NOTE: This assessment would involve looking at all cyber security aspects including security gaps in network-
connected devices.
Yes
If yes, what is the schedule for assessments of your system?
NOTE: The Leading practice is for a utility to conduct these assessments annually and when new systems
are implemented.
Check all that apply:
Every year (annually)
Every 1-3 years
When new systems are implemented
Other
Please Explain:
No
Review & Application ProcessApplications due: September 30, 2015
• Preliminary check by APPA Staff: October 2015• Review Panel Taskforce: mid October 2015• Requests for clarification/information is sent to applicants: November 2015• Final Review: December 2015• Applicants receive notification of their application’s outcome: January/February 2016• Official award/announcement: APPA’s Engineering and Operations Conference in Minneapolis,
MN Apr. 3-6, 2016
Where to Start1. Download the Application Packet (Available April 1st) and register for the online Application
SystemVisit PublicPower.org/RP3 and click on Application
2. Read the RP3 Application GuideAll forms, checklists, and RP3 questions are explained
3. Assign one point person that will compile the final submission
4. Complete checklists- Small utility may ask for help on specific sections from state association or joint action agency- Large utility may divide the sections among different departments
5. Review final checklists and all forms and Submit
RP3 References• Visit PublicPower.org/RP3
• Call/email other RP3 designated utilitiesPreview their application or just ask general questions (full list of designees is on the website)
• Email your questions to [email protected]
• Call us: 202-467-2900, Engineering Services– Webinars are recorded and can be accessed online
Next RP3 Webinar
Safety Checklist
Friday, March 27th1-2 p.m. EST