The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to describe the long term objectives and ambitions of CIGRE Study Committee B2. It is a necessary tool in evaluating the present situation (customer needs) and for planning and organization of future activities including the build-up and conservation of competence. It also provides guidance for the assessment and development of working group activities.

It is proposed that this Strategic Plan spans over a ten year period and is updated every 3 or 4 years in order to allow for adaptation to the developments and trends. The plan is completed with a Study Committee Action Plan covering a three-year period.