Transmission & Distribution: Page 210


  • 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
  • Utility maintenance trucks drive past downed power lines on their way to make repairs August 15, 2004 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Explore the Trendline
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    Grid 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.

    By Utility Dive staff
  • 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
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    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