Technical Activities
Technical Activities Overview
About IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Technical Activities
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Technical Activities, directed by the IEEE PES Technical Council, play a critical role in advancing the electric power and energy industry. Through its Technical Committees and Coordinating Committees, PES focuses on addressing current and emerging challenges, shaping industry standards, and sharing essential research and developments. These efforts drive innovation, improve reliability, and support the global transition to smarter, more sustainable power systems.
Available! IEEE PES Technical Committees, Subcommittees & Coordinating Committees Booklet
Learn more about each working group committee, including their background, scope of work, related subcommittees, and how to join.
Active PES Standards
- IEEE 7-4.3.2-2026 - IEEE Standard Criteria for Programmable Digital Devices in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Generating Stations
- IEEE 62.2-2026 - IEEE Guide for Diagnostic Field Testing of Electric Power Apparatus–Electrical Machinery
- IEEE 352-2026 - IEEE Guide for General Principles of Reliability Analysis of Nuclear Power Generating Station Systems and Other Nuclear Facilities
PES Standards in Development
Technical Reports & White Papers
Technical Report (TR 147)
Resilient and Secure Large-Scale Energy Internet Systems
Technical Report (TR 144)
Integrating Relay Models with Fundamental-Frequency Phasor-Domain Dynamic Simulation
Technical Report (TR 143)
Power System Resilience Metrics and Evaluation Methods
Technical Report (TR 142)
Tutorial on Application and Setting of Ground Distance Elements on Transmission Lines
White Paper
A Framework for Integrated Investment Planning: Aligning Value Across Electric Utility Investments