Long Range System Plans

Schneider Engineering Ltd. (SE) provides our Clients with the long range planning needed to prudently and economically maintain and expand their distribution systems. The planning process includes the collection of all relevant system data, the modeling of the system using sophisticated software, the identification of key issues for consideration and solid recommendations designed to ensure proper and fiscally sound system development and operation. SE long range plans provide system construction projects with cost estimates by load levels so that the strategic plan can be used as a guideline in developing future tactical work plans and financial forecasts.

Long-Range Plans have the following characteristics:

• Ten to twenty-year planning horizons
• Focus is strategic – “blueprint for tomorrow”
• Principal purpose – set a direction and clear guideline for economical system expansion
• Provides “checkpoints” for Construction Work Plans and future financial planning
• Variable agenda –guidance for how to adjust for changing circumstances

Long Range Plans include:

• Detailed system forecasts
• Voltage optimization analysis
• Economic conductor analysis
• Construction standards
• System improvements by load levels
• System capital investments by load