WEBThe NATF’s RESTORE program is designed to enhance the resiliency and reliability of the energy grid by providing additional sources for obtaining critical equipment following disastrous events. This optional, self-funding program is available to NATF members for a minimal additional cost.
WEBSpare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) The Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) provides a ready mechanism for participating entities to share assets if existing equipment is destroyed.
WEBSpare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) Public Service Commission of Utah – Technical Conference July 8, 2014. Creation of STEP. 2002: EEI and federal agencies began to study issues associated in recovering from an attack to the electrical grid. 2004: EEI proposal for transformer sharing program. 2005: Sharing Agreement created.
WEBDatabase Program (SED), the Edison Electric Institute’s Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) and the industry-funded SpareConnect. Another program, Recovery Transformer (RecX), which was co-funded by DHS & EPRI, developed and successfully demonstrated a prototype transformer designed to
WEBThe first needed step is an assessment of recommended practices and guidance for all utilities when implementing enhanced emergency spare transformer programs.
Electric Grid Restoration—Rapid and Reliable Replacement of …
WEBJan 26, 2022 · The EEI Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) is a valuable form of mutual assistance among Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) that, provides a process for acquiring an asset from another utility but only in the event of a terrorist attack.
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WEBJun 12, 2015 · Following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Edison Electric Institute created the Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP), a stockpile of transformers that utilities could call on...
Disaster Preparedness: The Quest for Transformer Resilience
WEBApr 1, 2018 · Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP). EEI’s STEP involves a binding contract that requires participating electric utilities—about 56 which had signed on as of March 2016—to maintain...
WEB4. Does RESTORE take the place of EEI STEP or any other equipment-sharing program? No. The RESTORE program is supplemental to, and not intended to be a replacement for, any current industry programs, such as EEI’s Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP) or Grid Assurance.
WEBOwnership & Economics. What would be an appropriate structure for procuring and inventorying power transformers? Response - The owner of the asset would be responsible to procure and maintain spare or use the EEI STEP program to manage this function with initial funding from the government.
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