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RIPSENV: Track Record and Evolution

RIPSENV logo, International Network of Professionals of Venezuela's National Power System

Evolution: from technical network to leading think tank

The International Network of Professionals of the Venezuelan National Electrical System, “RIPSENV”, began as a grassroots initiative from a committed communication group of 17 Venezuelan electricity sector professionals. A first virtual meeting brought together 27 specialists, laying the foundations of a coordinated, voluntary international network. RIPSENV created 16 specialised technical committees under a horizontal organisational structure coordinated by the Steering and Rapporteur Committee. Today both entities operate in synergy: RIPSENV is the decentralised engineering force, while IIES serves as the institutional centre for strategic thinking.

“From Venezuela's professional experience and excellence to a hemispheric platform for energy transformation”

Founding timeline

  1. November 2025 — RIPSENV is founded by 17 professionals; 27 attend the first virtual assembly

  2. Name and logotype chosen by open competition

  3. Organisational manifesto and Declaration of Principles

  4. 16 technical committees under horizontal coordination

  5. Forums, seminars and the «Al día con la energía» educational channel

  6. Educational cooperation agreement with CIEG

  7. April 2026 — IIES legally established in Florida, USA

  8. Technical Capabilities Atlas

Progress of work to date

Under construction

Strategic Roadmap

“A proposed Public Policy Instrument for the recovery and modernisation of Venezuela's National Electrical System.”

Not yet started

Draft Regulatory Framework

“Drafting of a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework bill covering electricity service and the national electrical system, energy efficiency, renewable energy and the electrical code.”

In progress

Forums, Webinars and Panels

“A sustained monthly agenda of outreach and exchange of knowledge and technical capabilities, open to the sector, with associated components.”

Not yet started

Strategic Educational Alliances

“Inter-institutional Educational Cooperation Agreement with the Centre for Research and Management Studies (CIEG) to deliver the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership for the Electricity Industry.”

In progress

Certifications and Recognitions

“For Founding and Strategic Members and the organisation's collaborators.”

16 Technical Committees

A horizontal structure coordinated by the Steering and Rapporteur Committee, devoted to deployment by core and/or cross-cutting process in the research and development of the documents and work proposed within it.

Steering and Rapporteur Committee

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