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About SGS
- Since 1993, an exclusive focus on T&D reliability analysis.
- 1995 began the SGS Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study.
- 2000 Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study represents >50% of US grid.
- Customized distribution reliability analysis
- 2001-2003: Development of Transmission Line Availability Data Guidelines and
Definitions
- SAS institute Alliance Affiliate Member
SGS Technical Personnel
Gregg Spindler, Developer of SGS Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study, 20
years software, management and statistical consulting experience. BS Statistics,
University of Louisiana - Lafayette, (1985), MS Applied Statistics Rochester Institute of
Technology (1987). He was Certified Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality.
Susan Spindler, Consultant, 20 years software, statistical analysis and consulting
experience. BS Mathematics, University of Louisiana - Lafayette, (1985), MS Applied
Statistics Rochester Institute of Technology (1987).
Other Technical Resources:
Richard DeVenezia, Consultant, Software Engineer, SAS Institute Version 6 and 8
Certified Professional. Major project experience in utility, defense/aerospace, metals and
pharmaceutical industry. BS Computer Science, Renssealer Polytechnic Institute.
Please see Rich's website: www.devenezia.com.
SGS Client List
Listing of participants does not constitute an advertisement or endorsement of the study.
Participants are listed to provide an example of the size and type of systems likely in the
2007 SGS Study.
- American Transmission Company
- Arizona Public Service
- Dominion Virginia Power
- Duke Power Company
- Duquesne Light Company
- Entergy Transmission
- Exelon Corporation
- First Energy
- Florida Power & Light*
- Georgia Integrated Transmission System
- Hydro One Networks
- Idaho Power Company*
- International Transmission Company
- Long Island Power Authority
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- National Grid USA
- Nebraska Public Power District
- Northeast Utilities
- NorthWestern Energy
- PacifiCorp
- Pacific Gas and Electric
- Public Service of New Mexico
- Progress Energy
- Public Service Electric & Gas
- Seminole Electric Power Cooperative*
- South Carolina Electric & Gas
- San Diego Gas & Electric
- Salt River Project
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Tucson Electric Power
- TXU Electric Delivery
- Xcel Energy
* INDICATES NEW ENTRANT FOR 2007
There are 62+ operating companies (as defined as FERC Form 1 reporting
units or public power agencies/coops)

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