The electric distribution system is a cornerstone of modern life, playing a critical role in the daily activities and well-being of individuals. As the world transitions toward a decarbonized future, where even mobility relies on electricity, ensuring the resilience of the grid becomes paramount. This paper introduces novel resilience metrics designed to equip utilities and stakeholders with actionable tools to assess performance during storm events. The metrics focus on emergency storm response and the resources required to improve customer service. The practical calculation of the metrics from historical utility data is demonstrated for multiple storm events. Additionally, the metrics' improvement with added crews is estimated by "rerunning history" with faster restoration. By applying this resilience framework, utilities can enhance their restoration strategies and unlock potential cost savings, benefiting both providers and customers in an era of heightened energy dependency.
@article{arxiv.2501.06030,
title = {Resiliency metrics quantifying emergency response in a distribution system},
author = {Shikhar Pandey and Gowtham Kandaperumal and Arslan Ahmad and Ian Dobson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.06030},
year = {2025}
}
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to appear in IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting Austin TX USA July 2025