Working Group on Probability Applications for Common Mode and dependent outage Events (PACME) in Electric Power Systems

The goal of the PACME Working Group is to review, advance and present state-of-the-art research and practical applications in the area of common-mode outage events. Issues to be considered include: data monitoring and collection, measuring, probabilistic modeling and evaluation in the planning and operation of power transmission systems. The Working Group is a coordinated effort among academic and industry researchers, practicing engineers, and government representatives.

PACME Working Group officers:


  • Chair: Milorad Papic
  • Vice-Chair: Simon Tindemans
  • Secretary: Manasa Kotha

WG Meetings

2022 PESGM Denver


2021 September online


2019 PESGM Atlanta


2018 PESGM Portland


2017 PESGM Chicago


2017 June online


2016 PESGM Boston