Southern California Edison and the Safety and Enforcement Division of the California Public Utilities Commission have reached an agreement to settle an administrative proceeding relating to three utility poles that were involved in a 2007 Malibu wildfire....More
National Grid has unveiled plans for the future home of its Sustainability Hub, a 2,200 square-foot facility centrally located within the company’s smart grid pilot area in Worcester, Massachusetts....More
Con Edison Chairman and CEO Kevin Burke told shareholders yesterday that while the company plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years for storm protection measures, a key factor is working with others so customers can receive power quicker after disasters....More
Cleco is preparing to send a 34-member crew to Oklahoma City today to help Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. restore power to customers after yesterday`s devastating tornado destroyed its electric system. The crew is expected to arrive in Oklahoma tomorrow....More
The Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved May 9 an application by Electric Transmission Texas, LLC for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to build a 345-kV transmission line from the Laredo area into the Rio Grande Valley....More
OMICRON's CIBANO 500 is the first 3-in-1 test system to combine a precise micro-ohmmeter, a
multi-channel timing analyzer, and a powerful coil and motor supply in a single, lightweight device (20 kg / 44.1 lbs)....More
S&C Electric Europe Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with The University of Strathclyde’s Power Networks Demonstration Centre, which was officially being opened by Scotland’s First Minister last week....More
HD Electric Co.’s VarCom 2600 Communicating Capacitor Controls provide remote control from central Volt-VAR, CVR, DMS or SCADA systems and can control capacitor banks using combinations of ambient temperature, time, voltage, current and kVAR....More
In March, San Diego Gas & Electric kicked off the 3rd annual Inspiring Future Leaders (formerly known as Excellence in Civic Leadership) initiative, a $1 million charitable giving campaign....More
This month Transmission & Distribution World magazine features Vacuum Circuit Breakers from Siemens, Circuit Breaker Apps, EVP Arresters from Hubbell Power Systems, Phase-Angle Meters from Megger and more.
This month Transmission & Distribution World Magazines Electrical Utility Operations section features products & services frm Gregory Industries Inc., BURNDY, Klein, Capital Safety and more
The electric power industry recognizes that high capacity conductors can offer substantial performance advantages over standard steel and aluminum conductors, most notably for increasing ampacity of existing transmission lines. But how do you know when these advantages provide real value in your project or which conductor is best for your application? The objective of this webinar is to answer these questions and provide the information needed to be confident when selecting a high capacity conductor....More
During this presentation Michael E. Beehler, PE, and Andrija (Ani) Sadikovic discuss Smart Wire Grid Inc. (SWG) introduction and implementation of a unique power flow control method via smart wire technology, which includes SWG’s distributed series reactors, sensors, communication protocols and control algorithms...More
At this webinar, Connecticut Light & Power and Burns & McDonnell have developed new sustainable design and construction methods for substations that could become a model for utilities looking to integrate environmentally friendly design and construction management practices in their next substation....More
Planning for the smart grid has had a huge impact on the way power utilities manage their operating data and control networks. The convergence of IP technology, smart grid imperatives and the increased need for security as characterized in the NERC CIP
It’s increasingly tough for utility and power companies to respond in a timely manner to service incidents. Utilities need to switch from inefficient, manual processes to centralized electronic systems that create, distribute, investigate and remediate incident reports. And, in the process, potentially prevent incidents from ever occurring....More
Productivity is the key to survival in today’s globally competitive environment. When you think about the basic inputs to production—time, labor, and materials...More
With advanced meters now installed in approximately 33% of U.S. households,1 many electric utilities are focusing on the next phase of their smart grid objectives...More
Read our brochure for better reliability and longevity of your arrester with EPCOS E Series Energy Varistors. These crucial components are active elements in gapless surge arresters...More
Electrocution is the obvious danger faced by anyone working on or near live electrical equipment and it is clearly important to understand shock hazards and wear appropriate protection...More
Electric reliability compliance in the U.S. has changed, becoming more complicated and expensive. This paper looks at a subset of the NERC standards and how advanced conductors can help simplify compliance...More
May 8, 2013 -- Greenlee continues to expand its Professional Tool Specialist program with the launch of three additional trucks and trailers. The new vehicles will allow Greenlee specialists to further provide value-added services to end users, such as tool demonstrations, joint sales calls, technical support, and safety presentations....More
WILLOW GROVE, PA -- The Asplundh Tree Expert Co., in honor of National Arbor Day and the company’s 85thanniversary, sponsored a service project in conjunction with PECO Vegetation Management at Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park yesterday. ...More
In a strategic move to broaden its position in the utility segment, Greenlee, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has acquired ownership of Sherman & Reilly, Inc., a manufacturer of underground and aerial transmission and distribution products based in Chattanooga, Tennessee....More
March 11, 2013 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools ( http://www.kleintools.com/) for professionals since 1857, has named Greg Palese as vice president of marketing. This is a newly created position to manage the growing marketing needs of the North ......More
Canton, Ohio – January 24, 2013 - - - Gregory Industries, Inc. launches Super C-Post for high security fencing installations. Super C-Posts provides greater strength perpendicular tot he fence line with 60,000 pound minimum yield steel and a wall ......More