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Subnet provides substation automation for EPRI project
The company works with 22 of the top utilities in North America on secure remote substation access.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
Smart-grid renewables integration stalled by 'electrophobia'
Companies have been uncomfortable with the fact that renewables are less consistent than conventional generation.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTransmission
Utilities are preparing to spend billions building out transmission at a time when affordability is a major concern.Get a handle on what’s at stake and the solutions being offered in this trendline.
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Tree-management lessons from October 2011 snow-storm
One issue investigators identified in a report just out was large, healthy trees falling onto lines from outside company rights of way.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
Looking for Unisource? Try "UNS" now
The Arizona utility has taken on a name change. The original stemmed from deregulation that didn't happen.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
Survey: 'Structural evolution' under way in electric utility industry
Black & Veatch says new technology and regulatory shifts are impacting all aspects of the electric industry.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
El Paso Electric Announces New COO
Hector R. Puente moves up from senior vice president of operations and distribution
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Economists Have recommendations on ERCOT Resource Concerns
The Brattle Group analyzed resource adequacy concerns and identified options for better aligning market design and reliability objectives.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Transformer doctor: ABB talks about how to give equipment a checkup and make on-site repairs
The equipment-maker has a free white paper that addresses transformer health, a growing concern as current equipment ages.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Will Scotland Dominate in Smart Grid?
The country needs smart-grid implementation and more to reach its 2020 goal of having 100% of its energy capable of being provided by renewables.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Viridian Energy launches in Massachusetts
The Bay State is the seventh where the company is offering green energy to consumers.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Smart-grid interface software business worth $1 billion by 2016
The prediction from an English consultant totals spending by utilities and building owners.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Empire State building saves in first year of energy-efficiency plan
Saving 5% so far, owners expect the building will save $4.4 million a year, a 38% reduction of energy use, when the project is done.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Utilities too manual to effectively respond to storms
Utilities recognize the inefficiencies of manual processing and spreadsheets to manage storm restoration.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Ambit Energy tops 850,000 customers
Dallas provider added more than 155,000 net customers since Jan. 2012 and recently passed the 850,000-active customer milestone
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2012 -
Got Some Explaining to Do? NIST's Smart-Grid Beginner's Guide
It gives everyone a place to start in understanding the new approach to electricity distribution and use.
By Ron Gallagher • May 30, 2012 -
Marin Energy Authority Says Rates Are Coming Closer to PG&E's
The one-county authority attributes the drop in its prices to a state decision reducing a fee that its customers must pay to PG&E.
By Ron Gallagher • May 30, 2012 -
Illinois Rejects Ameren's Smart Grid Plan
State regulators said the proposal did not show well enough how customers would benefit. Ameren can appeal.
By Ron Gallagher • May 30, 2012 -
Senate Confirms Two FERC Nominees, Head of EIA
John Norris will begin a full term this summer, and North Dakota's Tony Clark will join FERC.
By Ron Gallagher • May 30, 2012 -
California utilities net big DR budgets
Regulators say the companies need to keep up efforts to make demand response a habit.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Top 10 smart building trends to watch
Energy efficiency and getting real-time data are among the trends for managing energy use.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Exelon unveils a post-merger look
Following its merger with Constellation, Exelon Corp. has a new logo to go with a new brand strategy.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Southern Company Has Leadership Changes
Several changes in upper management will happen when EVP and COO Anthony Topazi retires.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Smart grid careers: Private industry poaching utility workers
Workers with knowledge follow the money out the door.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Win for California solar: CPUC keeps net energy metering alive
A utilities commission decision on how to define a cap on the program is seen as favoring solar advocates over investor-owned utilities.
By Ron Gallagher • May 24, 2012 -
Weather drives weak power sales; industrial near pre-recession
Sales for January through March were more than 12 million MWh less than in the same period in 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • May 23, 2012
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