Effective Generation Fleet Management

• • Lessons from Conventional Generation
  • May 25, 2016

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Agenda

• • Introduction Playbook Overview Benefits Case Study Applications Lessons Learned Q&A

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Introduction

• • Conventional generation operators have a compelling way to manage their fleets for success Playbooks (or management systems) are used to manage the business of running a generation fleet Drive intended results Standardize operations Encourage continuous improvement Wind generation is at scale to benefit from the application of a playbook

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Playbook Overview

• • Similar to a sports team playbook Coherent framework (or roadmap) to define how the business will operate Four key components, all fundamental to sound management

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Playbook Benefits

• • Drive specific results through planning Identify specific outcomes required and plan for them Ensure resources and priorities are aligned to common goals Increase operational consistency and make it replicable Identify and transfer best practices throughout the generation fleet Document the proven model Train new employees on the standards Facilitate knowledge transfer Monitor and control results Establish continuous assessment Document progress and change

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Case Study Wind Safety Playbook

• Started with Operational Controls Identified and prepared two key documents Safety Program defined high-level accountabilities and requirements Safety Process key safety activities, including communications, hazard identification, observations, and corrective action Other supporting documents followed Conducted training Implemented metrics tracking and reporting

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• As a result of the Playbook implementation, contractor safety improved exponentially and corporate safety incidents continued to remain very low.

 

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Case Study Wind Safety Playbook

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Playbook Applications for Wind Operators

• • Operations Maintenance Business Development/Forecasting Construction and Project Management Engineering Supporting Areas (Supply Chain, HR, IT, Finance)

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Lessons Learned Why Implement a Playbook?

• • Drive standardization across the business Establish a framework that links parts of the business: Vision and Values Planning and Monitoring Operational Controls Organization and Accountability Allow knowledge transfer and retention Drive adoption of leading practices Track how new programs impact key metrics and results