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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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Cutting Through the Noise

In a conference room in early 2017, a group of Transmission operators, supervisors, and executives at Ameren sat down in an effort to craft a…
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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…
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Distribution Grid Monitoring Technologies

How to improve situational awareness of grid operations BY MARK FEDERLE, QinetiQ North America The adoption of Smart Grid technology in recent years has accelerated…
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Smart Grid System Selection

Currently, utilities, facing many pressures, are expected to change more rapidly than in previous years. Societal pressures to reduce emissions and increase the use of…
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Grid Modernization Strategies

Moving utilities toward a modern energy system BY RONNY SANDOVAL, Environmental Defense Fund The need to build a smarter energy infrastructure has never been greater.…
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Underground Smart Grid

In recent years, the cost to bury high-voltage power lines has decreased dramatically. The American Transmission Company reports that installation costs for underground transmission lines…
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The New Demand Response

Demand response—in the traditional sense—is deceased. The new demand response, on the other hand, builds on lessons learned and provides the path for integration of…
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Duke Energy Approved to Deploy New Power Generation in NC

Duke Energy Approved to Deploy New Power Generation in NC

Duke Energy has received approval from North Carolina regulators to deploy a significant amount of…
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How to Improve Crew Management

How to Improve Crew Management

Utility implements new system to expedite restoration process BY BILL PERRY, MARCH 24 Media LLC…
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FROM SMART GRID TO NEURAL GRID

FROM SMART GRID TO NEURAL GRID

NEURAL GRID TAKES SMART GRID INTO THE CLOUD The Neural Grid represents more than Smart…
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Smart Grid Metering Controversies

Smart Grid Metering Controversies

Persuading skeptical consumers by answering the question: 'what’s in it for me?’ BY TIM WOLF,…
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Fire Safety & Smart Meters

Fire Safety & Smart Meters

New study shows metering devices are electrically safe BY LEN GARIS, Fire Chief of the…
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