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Designing Energy Services for Commercial and Industrial Customers

Over the past year, technology advances and high energy prices have stimulated interest in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Discussions are wide-ranging. Some focus globally: Australian and Canadian “smart metering”, new European Union requirements, the results of time-of-use pilots that arose in the wake of California’s deregulation debacle.

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York Region Finishes Tasks Faster

We all know that data integration improves productivity and York Region is living proof. Using AutoCAD® Map 3D, York saved time and money by relying on its AutoCAD-trained staff to quickly implement a new system that incorporates both CAD and GIS.

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Read how the Public Works Department of the City of Tacoma (Tacoma), Washington, uses its geospatial data to do everything from issuing building permits and managing waste water to maintaining streetlights


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Southern California Edison Transmission and Generation Operating Normally Following Earthquake

Southern California Edisons (SCEs) transmission and generation systems were operating normally yesterday after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Chino Hills, but some customers near the epicenter lost power.

  • As of 2 p.m. PDT, about 100 customers were without service.  Initially, an estimated 5,000 customers were without service in the areas of Chino Hills, Chino, La Habra, Diamond Bar and Pomona. Customers without service were possibly without power until sometime last night.
  • A fire was reported at SCEs substation in La Habra, but no major damage was reported.
  • The earthquake was felt at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site. There were no safety issues reported and no indications of any damage. The plant continued to operate normally.
  • SCE reported no employee injuries as a result of the earthquake.
  • SCE crews are conducting damage assessments to determine what repairs are needed to restore service to affected customers.
  • SCEs transmission and generation facilities were not affected by the earthquake and continue to operate normally.

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Hurricane Ike Coverage

Hurricane Ike Coverage
On September 12th, Hurricane Ike tore through the Gulf Coast, wreaking havoc on lives and property. Transmission & Distribution World’s Rick Bush is headed to the region to provide a first-hand account of the damage including an insider view of utility emergency-response efforts. His reports and subsequent feature coverage will highlight how utilities, contractors and suppliers work as a team to restore power as quickly as possible.
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At the Briefing Room you will be able to stay up-to-date on the latest technology announcements where we will provide daily postings from our industry sources.

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ACSS and HS285 Extend Grid Capacity

Sponsored by Southwire

There are capacity bottleneck situations, where new overhead transmission line construction is not a practical reality. In some of these situations overhead lines are in place and they are not able to provide the transfer capacity needed.

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Supercondutor Cable Systems

Sponsored by American Superconductor

Transmission & Distribution World presents Superconductor Cable Systems, A Part of the Increasing Bulk Power Transfer Series.

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Evolution of Next Generation Wireless Communications in Power Delivery

Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent

Evolution of Next Generation Wireless Communications in Power Delivery - seeing wireless communications solutions emerge to enable more efficient operations.

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T&D World University 2008

Get expanded education, practical experience and unprecedented networking in 3 days at T&D World University, the Continuing Education Program for Utility Management, Engineers and Technical Professionals. October 27-29, 2008, Dallas, TX. With CEU-Earning Seminars, Specialized Tracks, 59+ Courses, T&D allows you to maximize your time, with minimal work interruptions. Bring your team to this productive learning environment.

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