NERC SMWG/NASPI for Role-Based Synchrophasor Training

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Vision

To empower all critical utility stakeholders with tailored, role-based synchrophasor knowledge that drives effective integration, utilization, and business value realization of synchrophasor technology across the North American electric power industry.

Mission

To develop and deliver comprehensive, role-specific training modules on synchrophasor technology that:

• Recognize and address the needs of all stakeholders within the utility ecosystem.
• Promote widespread adoption, collaboration, and innovation.
• Foster operational excellence, compliance, and organizational resilience.
• Recognize and address the needs of all stakeholders within the utility ecosystem.
• Promote widespread adoption, collaboration, and innovation.
• Foster operational excellence, compliance, and organizational resilience.

Scope of Work

The Task Force will:

• Develop a modular, role-specific training curriculum for synchrophasor education.
• Cover both general and department-specific content, practical applications, and compliance needs.
• Design assessments and certifications tailored to each role.
• Incorporate continuous improvement mechanisms to ensure ongoing relevance.
• Collaborate with industry experts and leverage existing standards and training resources.

Stakeholders addressed will include (but are not limited to):

• Executive Leadership
• Transmission Planning and Operations
• Protection and Control
• Distribution Operations
• IT and Cybersecurity
• Research and Development
• Compliance
• Maintenance and Field Services
• Customer Support

Schedule and Timeline

Target Completion: December 2025