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Smart Transformers

Maximizing continuous and reliable power output, extending the life of a power transformer, and reducing maintenance costs are just a few of the benefits motivating electric utilities to move toward buying a “smart transformer”, electrical equipment integrated with Smart Grid-enabling software...

Renewable Energy Connections

Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Most future planning discussions about electric vehicles begin with a prediction for significant impact by 2020. While these studies are important for future planning, utilities must consider the direct impact that EVs are currently having on society. Despite recent news about lower gas prices at...

Big Data

Optimizing Enterprise with Analytics

How utilities can become data-driven organizations As industry challenges continue to grow, the pressure on utilities to optimize their operations has never been stronger. From amplified pressure to manage customer relationships more effectively to the ever-present need to cut operational costs,...

Grid Modernization

PSE&G Fined $6.6M for Misreporting Transmission Needs

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility provider, has agreed to pay $6.6 million following an investigation into its inaccurate reporting regarding the need for a local transmission project within the PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator...

DMS & SCADA

SCADA for Substations

How new technologies can improve monitoring and control BY LOURENCO TEODORO, InduSoft Substations are a critical component for maintaining electrical supply and load control in low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage electrical distribution networks. In order to ensure the proper functioning...

Grid Communications

Critical Infrastructure Communications

Using technology to improve response and recovery BY TOM BERGER, Mutualink The electric utility industry has an outstanding performance record of providing reliable power to public agencies, private enterprises, and the general public for over 100 years. However, when outages occur due to...
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Stimulating Electric Utility Innovation

Calling utilities and regulators to move forward with new ideas

A significant regulatory barrier stands in the way of innovation in Canada’s gas and electric utility sectors. Current regulatory practices were designed for existing and relatively low-risk technologies rather than innovative new technologies and services. A new report entitled “Stimulating Innovation on Behalf of Canada’s Electricity and Natural Gas Consumers”, which was prepared for the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) and the Canadian Electricity Association...

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Electricity Today T&D Magazine - Transformer Winter 2018 Issue

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T&D Automation and AMR/AMI Systems Handbook Vol. 2

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Automatic Meter Reading - Handbook, Vol. 1