SGS Statistical Services
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SGS Statistical Services is the leader in statistical analysis of electric transmission and distribution reliability...
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About SGS:
-- Established in 1989
-- Since 1993, an exclusive focus on electric Transmission and Distribution reliability analysis
-- 1995 began the SGS Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study. Since 2000, the SGS Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study had consistently represented > 50% of US grid.
-- Customized distribution reliability analysis
-- 2001-2003: Development of Transmission Line Availability Data Guidelines and Definitions
-- SAS institute Alliance Affiliate Member (SAS Quality Partner staring in 1996)
SGS Principals:
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 2007 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 future Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Studies.
American Transmission Company, Arizona Public Service, Dominion Virginia Power, Duke Power Company, Duquesne Light Company, Entergy Services, 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
There are 62+ operating companies (as defined as FERC Form 1 reporting units or public power agencies/coops)
