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Building Wireless Communication Networks

Building wireless communication networks: How utilities can implement a strategy for success BY TONY MILONE, FreeWave Technologies Piecing together the ideal communication network is a…
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Connecting Hydropower to the Electric Grid

Quantifying investments for plant upgrades and new pumped storage BY LINDSEY ROGERS, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) In the early 1900s, hydro was the mainstay…
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The Art of Communications Technology

North America’s critical infrastructure grabs headlines in two ways. First, if catastrophe occurs (a switch opens or a transformer blows) or power grid equipment fails,…
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Building a better world of smart structures on the smart grid

It is a truth universally acknowledged that billions of people around the world live in poverty. But does it have to be that way? Today’s…
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Community Renewable Energy and Reliable Service

This past winter, extreme weather cost the United States more than $5 billion in property damage, closed businesses and travel disruptions. Early indications also forecast…
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Machine to Machine Communications

Connecting the ‘smart’ with the ‘grid’ with M2M technology BY JEFF DIXON, Freewave Technologies As the world becomes increasingly connected, the integration of smart devices…
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Leveraging the Voice Radio Network for Data Transmission

Improving communications for electric utilities BY MIKE KOCH, Motorola Solutions Utility management has never been an easy profession. The stakes rose dramatically when the U.S.…
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12 Tips to Protect Against Common Lineworker Safety Hazards

Lineworkers face numerous risks daily, from respiratory ailments to electrical hazards. These dangers can result in severe injuries, low blood pressure, bleeding, and vomiting. However,…
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FERC Proposes Ride-Through Standards for Renewables

FERC Proposes Ride-Through Standards for Renewables

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public input on proposed "ride-through" reliability standards…
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Cybersecurity in Substation and Grid Communications

Cybersecurity in Substation and Grid Communications

As power systems become increasingly digitized and connected, the importance of cybersecurity in substation and…
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Microgrids: Moving Away From Central Power

Microgrids: Moving Away From Central Power

Asset management evolves as microgrids play various roles BY MASSOUD AMIN, Institute of Electrical and…
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Distributed Energy Resources - Small Scale Power

Distributed Energy Resources - Small Scale Power

Distributed energy resources (DERs) can benefit the power system and individual homes and businesses. DERs…
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Five Uses for Reliability Data

Five Uses for Reliability Data

Despite the fact that electricity is such a critical commodity for every aspect of our…
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