Chase Sun of IEEE

Biography:

Chase Sun is a senior life member of IEEE.  He retired from PG&E after over 40 years of experience in various power system areas, including distribution, transmission, generation, and substations. 

In the 1980’s, he coordinated the issuance of the first complete set of PG&E interconnection requirements for generators, from less than 100 kW, to over 1 MW.  He also led the electrical engineering work for multiple major power generation projects. 

In the 1990’s, he led the distribution protection group and standardized new multi-function microprocessor-based relays for new and replacement distribution substation projects.  He led the development and issuance of various new distribution protection designs.  To streamline the roll out of these new devices/schemes, he issued standard relay setting guidelines along with default settings for each of the new relay/schemes. Often, one new microprocessor-based relay may replace multiple existing electromechanical relays.  The hardwired logic was replaced by software setting logic in the new relays.  This provided much more flexibility for future changes.  The relay event reports also provided valuable information for troubleshooting.   He also provided protection training for the distribution engineers responsible for the new relay settings.  He represented PG&E on the IEEE-929 WG for PV interconnections where the anti-islanding and certification concepts were developed and later adopted in IEEE-1547. 

In the 2000’s and 2010’s, he represented PG&E on the IEEE-1547, IEEE-1547.4, IEEE-1547.6, UL-1741, and Rule 21 WGs.  IEEE-1547 was issued to facilitate interconnections for all DERs in 2003.  The new approaches, IEEE-1547 coupled with UL-1741 and Rule 21, streamlined the review/approval process for the new PV/DER projects and led to a large increase of DER, especially PV interconnections.

After his retirement in 2019, he represented himself and continue to participate in the IEEE-1547 and 1547.4 WGs. 

Chris Lovin of Eaton Corporation

Biography:

Christopher Lovin is the Eaton Corporation commercial and industrial application engineer covering the Bay Area.  He started his career with Westinghouse in Peoria, IL in 1987.  After the merger of Westinghouse and Eaton, Chris became an application engineer in Chicago, IL.  Over his 39-year career he has had positions in sales, application engineering, product sales management and MV control engineering management.  He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois (UC) and MBA from Northern Illinois.  He is a registered PE in the State of Illinois, LEED AP, and an IEEE Senior Member.

Steve Park of Electrical Reliability Services (a Vertiv Company)

Biography:

Steve Park brings 45+ years of experience in the power system industry. His experience includes power system maintenance (lineman), electrical distribution systems design, system studies (short-circuit, selective coordination, load-flow, and arc flash analysis and mitigation), and system apparatus testing and maintenance. Steve has served in various leadership roles and is currently driving key changes in the ERS training and employee development programs. He has published several articles and currently serves as a Technical Editor for NETAWorld. Steve also actively participates in the periodic review and updates of ANSI/NETA Test Specifications.

Steve started his electrical power system career in the U.S. Air Force where he served 14 years on active-duty as a high-voltage lineman (SSGT), electrical power distribution engineer, and Instructor of Electrical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (CAPT). Steve earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Steve has been a registered professional engineer since 1992 and is a NETA Level 3 Certified Technician.

Steve has held many positions within Vertiv companies including Division Engineer, Service Center Manager, Director of Engineered Solutions Group, Director, Technical Services, and Director of Technical Training (Vertiv North America).

Avelardo Morales of ETAP

Biography:

Avelardo Morales has 20 years of experience as a Power Engineer at the same leading company, where he began his career shortly after obtaining his degree in electrical engineering from California State University Los Angeles. At ETAP, Avelardo is now a Senior Power Engineer and Department Manager for Cable and Low Voltage Systems. He specializes in Cable, Low Voltage and Panel Systems, Underground Raceway Systems, and Load Flow Analysis. Avelardo plays a critical role in bridging software development with practical engineering applications, ensuring that the software functions to meet industry standards and user needs. He is also an IEEE member.

Angel Morales of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Biography:

Angel Morales is an Application Engineer (AE) specializing in protection systems, based in San Ramon, California. He has three years of experience as an AE and a total of over eleven years in designing, configuring, and commissioning protection schemes at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).

Prior to joining SEL, Angel worked with major organizations such as Abengoa and Siemens, where he contributed to protection system design and commissioning across both distribution and transmission levels. Through this experience, he developed strong technical expertise in electrical protection schemes, system analysis, and customer-focused engineering solutions.

In his current role, Angel supports the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of protection systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver tailored engineering solutions in complex environments. He is committed to continuously advancing his knowledge in power systems and protection technologies, with a focus on professional growth and innovation.

Mike Stone of NEMA

Biography:

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Technical Field Representative since 2012. He represents NEMA on NFPA 70/NEC Code Making Panel 1, and NFPA 99. He also serves on the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee (CAC) and the CALGreen CAC for the California Building Standards Commission.  Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years for building departments on the Central Coast of California.