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 Activities Committees (TAC), 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
Updated for 2025! Learn more about each working group committee, including their background, scope of work, related subcommittees, and how to join.
Active PES Standards
- IEEE 316-2025 - IEEE Standard for Requirements for Direct Current Instrument Shunts
- IEEE 833-2025 - IEEE Recommended Practice for the Protection of Electric Equipment in Nuclear Power Generating Stations from Water Hazards
- IEEE C37.1.3-2025 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) Used with Electric Utility Automation Systems
PES Standards in Development
- IEEE PC57.146 - IEEE Draft Guide for Interpretation of Gases Generated in Silicone-Immersed Transformers
- PC37.236 - Guide for Power System Protective Relay Applications Over Digital Communication Channels
- P95 - Recommended Practice for Insulation Testing of AC Electric Machinery With High Direct Voltage
Technical Reports & White Papers
Technical Report (TR 135)
AI for Power System Resilience: Resources Toward Various Extreme Events and Operation Issues
Technical Report (TR 133)
Investigation of Performance
Requirements for Distribution
PMUs
White Paper
Modernizing Grid Stability: The Role of Electromagnetic Transient Modeling in an Inverter-Rich Power System