Power and Energy Society Chapter

“The Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public. Members of the Power & Energy Society are leaders in this field, and they — and their employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and outstanding association.” – IEEE Global

The NZCS PES Chapter endeavours to host events and distribute interesting information to its members. If you are interested in joining this Chapter, please contact one of our leaders, below.

Blog posts

  • Call for Chair – IEEE PES Chapter (NZ Central Section)
    11 July 2025

    Dear all, We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Chapter under the IEEE NZ Central Section. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within IEEE and help shape the direction of ...

  • IEEE Power & Energy Society Distinguished Lecturer Programme John McDonald – Grid Modernization
    04 July 2025

    Industry/societal trends, Smart Grid concepts, holistic solutions, integration of microgrids and distributed generation, Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) software applications, feeder automation business models, big data, analytics, enterprise data management, Smart Grid standards and interoperability. Come hear from John McDonald’s 50+ years of experience in the ...

  • Global Power and Energy Society website
    12 August 2022

    Please visit ieee-pes.org if you are interested in learning more about the global strategy of the Power and Energy Society. Particularly calls for applicants, papers, and award nominations. Information regarding the New Zealand Chapter will be added here, as it is received.

Committee members

Ramesh Rayudu

Power and Energy Society Chapter Chair, Computer Intelligence Society Chapter Deputy Chair

Deputy Head of School, Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington