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No Time For Worker Mistakes

Protection and control: Reducing human error for a more reliable power system BY DAVID COSTELLO, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Great time and effort are spent…
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Energy Storage & Carbon Emissions

Over the last several years, towns, cities, and states across the United States have developed policies and invested in efforts aimed at to reducing greenhouse…
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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen

At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure.…
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Distributed Energy Resources: Part 1. Orchestral manoeuvres in grid innovation

If you thought growth in renewable electricity generation was a big deal – and it is – you haven’t seen anything yet. Full-scale transformation to…
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Internet of Things Phenomenon

The introduction of wearable smart watches was a major step forward for Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the consumer electronics arena, and the next…
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Wireless Technology for Electric Utilities

The electric industry is making the transformation from a centralized, producer-controlled network to one that is less centralized and more consumer interactive. An automated, widely…
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Smart Meters & Transactive Energy

Smart meters and transactive energy: Examining the benefits and addressing the concerns BY JOHN CASKEY, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Smart meters are beneficial to…
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Substation Security

Improve protection with a layered security approach BY ERIC BYRES, Belden Inc. An age-old joke in the North American power industry states that if Alexander…
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ADVANCED ANALYTICS

ADVANCED ANALYTICS

Recent technological and economic events are poised to transform the electric utility industry. Described as…
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How Dangerous is Linemen Work?

How Dangerous is Linemen Work?

Many occupations pose risks to workers, but few match the dangers that linemen face daily.…
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Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy

Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy

The shift from traditional electrical grids to smart grids marks a pivotal moment in the…
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Writing Smart Grid Requirements

Writing Smart Grid Requirements

Managing change with positive thinking to make the most of investments BY JOHN MCDONALD, IEEE…
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Cyber Security Strategy is a Must-Have for AMI/MDMS and DA Systems

Cyber Security Strategy is a Must-Have for AMI/MDMS and DA Systems

Over the past decade, utilities around the world have taken advantage of the many clear…
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