Vancouver Chapter
The IEEE Power & Energy Society embraces planning, research, development, design, application, construction, installation and operation of apparatus, equipment, structures, materials and systems for the safe, reliable and economic generation, transmission, distribution, conversion, measurement and control of electric energy. It includes the developing of engineering standards, the providing of information and instruction to the public and to legislators, as well as technical scientific, literary, educational and other activities that contribute to the electric power discipline or utilize the techniques or products within this discipline.
The IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society seeks to promote the study of dielectric phenomena and behavior, and the development and characterization of the dielectric, chemical, mechanical and environmental properties of all vacuum, gaseous, liquid and solid electrical insulation, and with utilization of these materials in circuits and systems under conditions of use.
Chapter Executives (2011):
Chair: Glen Tang (glen.tang <a t> bchydro.com)
Vice-Chair: Mahta Boozari (mahta.boozari <a t> bchydro.com)
Technical Advisor: Hermann Dommel (hermannd <a t> ece.ubc.ca)
PES Region 7 Representative: Roger Nelson (rknelson <a t> ieee.org)
PES Chapter Activities Rep Region 7-West: Christian Sasse (sasse <a t> ieee.org)
Achievements:
On July 28, 2008, the recipients of the IEEE Power & Energy Society’s High Performing Chapter Award for 2007 were announced. This award is to allow chapters that meet the criteria of a high performing chapter to help defray the future costs of its operation, including having a minimum number of activities, a website, and meeting various reporting requirements associated with the activities. For 2007, twenty chapters from around the world received awards for meeting the various requirements of a High Performing Chapter as outlined by PES. Amongst the recipients, the PES Vancouver Chapter received the highest award for its activities. Other winners include the San Francisco, New York, and Malaysia Chapters.
