Transmission & Distribution: Page 210
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Transmission Upgrades Coming on Strong
There seems to be a lot of money going into transmission projects across the U.S. right now.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
Smart Grid Vision Alert: DOE Wants Course Corrections
DOE has released its long-term vision for the U.S. electric system in 2035
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Mario Tama / Staff via Getty ImagesTrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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80% in Michigan Back Power Line Upgrades to Create Jobs
A survey done earlier this month for the 21st Century Jobs Coalition reached 600 Micigan residents.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
ABB Wins $90 Million Order to Improve Michigan Grid Stability
ABB will install high-voltage, direct current technology to control flow and enhance stability.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
New App Supports Advanced Metering
Space-Time Intelligence is bringing out a new suite of apps to visualize and analyze operations.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
ComEd Expands Smart Grid Program
The effort is part of a 10-year, $2.6 infrastructure plan the company has developed.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
The Philippines' ERC Orders Utilities to Install TOU Meters
Some Philippines utilities must install time-of-use meters under a government directive.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012 -
Wireless Measurement of Partial Discharge
Equipment from Prysmian can remain online during the process, speeding up measurements.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Dominion and Lockheed Martin Partner for Conservation Voltage Management
Their EDGE offering focuses on planning, managing and validating.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Coalition's Smart Grid Report Card Flawed, but Useful
SmartGrid News wanted to see more from the GridWise Alliance.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
3 Utilities With Smarts and 4 Cities That Get It
Lux Research identified four cities with initiatives that are among the most replicable models.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
When the Future Attacks: How to Fight Being 'Hollowed Out'
New players threaten investor-owned utilities that could be badly damaged by cumulative losses.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
When the Future Attacks: Regulation Could Block Utilities' Full Potential
New business areas made possible by the smart grid are both opportunities and threats.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Dominion Virginia Power Restoring Service to Customers Affected By Winter Storm
Unusually wet, heavy snow affected several companies in the commonwealth.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
UtiliData Lands Funding for Fine-Tuning Grid Voltage
The investment will support testing its AdaptiVolt system, which looks good in concept.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012 -
GMP Adds $ in Central Vermont Merger Plan
Green Mountain Power has upped its merger proposal with energy-efficiency savings for Central Vermont customers.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012 -
Meter-Maker Itron Making Growth Moves
The manufacturer of smart meters bought a competitior, will run a test with National Grid and may double its development staff in N.C.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
The State of Smart-Grid Workforce Training
Here is a look at smart-grid training, including advanced-skill offering for power professionals.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Tajikistan to Reinforce Electricity Network
Barki Tajik has awarded a contract to design and deliver a 500 kV switchyard reconstruction project.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
BPA Proposes Resolution to Electricity Oversupply
Part of the plan as it stands now is to pay wind producers to go off-line during peak hydro periods.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
National Grid Installs Massachusetts Charging Stations
Vehicle power stops are being opened in a program with Coulomb Technologies.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Planned Spending on High-Voltage Exceeds $170 Billion
Utilities are looking to spend that much on lines and perhaps $40 billion more on associated gear.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Two big questions for the electricity sector
A solar generation advocate predicts distribution will shift away from central generating stations.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
The Evolution of Utility Vegetation Management – Part 2
The history picks up with an understanding of which trees cause outages and how.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012 -
Priority Trimming to Improve Reliability
At BGE, changes in vegetation management practices were required to improve upon system reliability.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012