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Moving Toward Utility-Scale Deployment of Dynamic Pricing in Mass Markets

Prior studies have shown that dynamic pricing can provide numerous benefits to utilities and customers alike.

A Deployment Strategy for the Smart Grid: From the Generator to the Refrigerator

This white paper describes a coordinated, prioritized and customer-based development strategy for utilities considering the Smart Grid initiative.

A Guide to Transformer Winding Resistance Measurements

Matz Ohlen and Peter Werelius of Megger discuss the unique method of winding resistance measurements in transformers and how they are a fundamental importance to detecting potential mechanical and electrical problems that other methods are unable to detect the field.

Smart Metering for Water Utilities

Should water utilities replace current consumption meters with “smart metering” systems that provide more information to both utilities and customers? This question is being hotly debated in today’s electric utility industry but currently appears to be of less interest in the water industry.

Gene Kim's Practical Steps to Achieve and Maintain NERC Compliance

Gene Kim, CTO of Tripwire, describes seven practical steps owners and operators of the bulk power system can take to meet the mandatory NERC-CIP standards, helping them avoid huge fines for non-compliance and protect North America’s bulk power system.

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TXU Energy Parent Co. Puts Hurricane Ike Losses at About $25 Million 

Emergency Support Function 12 Continues FEMA Assistance 

The Department of Energy reported on Oct. 6 that ESF-12 continues to support FEMA Region VI with energy restoration support for Hurricane Ike....

Hubbell Power Systems Emergency Response Team Ready 24/7 

At Hubbell Power Systems, emergency material stocks are regularly monitored. ...

Performance of Infrastructure During Ike Demonstrates Reliability 

KHOU-TV has aired an investigative report that alleges CenterPoint Energy’s maintenance expenditures for distribution infrastructure contributed to the number of power outages in the Houston/Galveston region in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. ...

Status Report: 35,000 Remain Without Power 

As of 6 a.m. EDT Oct. 1, 35,000 customers remain without power in Texas....

CenterPoint Energy Concludes Emergency Operations 

As of 9 p.m. last night, 18 days after Hurricane Ike passed through the area, CenterPoint Energy concluded its emergency operations plan, having restored power throughout its system, meeting the company’s initial projection to have service restored to its customers within two to three weeks. ...

PNM Mutual Assistance Crew to Return from Gulf Coast 

A PNM crew dispatched two weeks ago to assist Texas residents impacted by Hurricane Ike plans to return from the Gulf Coast after helping restore power to nearly 115,000 customers. ...

Hi-Line Helps Out with Hurricanes 

Hi-Line Utility Supply Co.’s 24-hour customer service received a call on Aug. 31, the Sunday of 2008’s Labor Day weekend, to meet the needs of line crews traveling to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Gustav....

Hubbell Power Systems Mounts Massive Response to Hurricanes 

Hubbell Power Systems decisively responded to supporting electric utilities and its distributors with needed material in the wake of Gustav, Hannah and Ike. ...

As Gulf Coast Marks Hurricane Anniversary, Red Cross Keeps Relief Operation Going 

A mere month has passed since Hurricane Gustav made landfall in the United States. For Louisiana and Texas residents, the cleanup has started, but time hasn't lessened the need for food, shelter and emotional support. ...

Entergy Provides Hurricane Ike Update 

After back-to-back strikes by catastrophic hurricanes in less than two weeks left nearly 1.7 million customers without electricity in four states, Entergy Corp. announced today its utilities had restored power to all of the 705,400 customers affected by Hurricane Ike who can take power...

TNMP Completes Power Restoration After Hurricane Ike 

TNMP has completed restoration of electrical service to all known homes and businesses that can safely accept power in its Gulf Coast service territory...

U.S. Energy Savings Corp. Supports Red Cross Relief Efforts in Texas 

U.S. Energy Savings Corp. is donating $15,000 to the American Red Cross to help support relief efforts for Texas based victims of Hurricane Ike. ...

Reliant Teams Up with City of Houston and YMCA to Support Hurricane Relief Centers 

As the Houston area works to recover from the effects of Hurricane Ike, Reliant Energy has teamed up with the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and the YMCA to provide support for those who are living without electricity....

Henkels & McCoy Crews Respond to Hurricanes; Cope with Various Accommodations 

Henkels & McCoy’s storm restoration capabilities have been tested by the most extreme conditions. ...

Reliant Energy Reaches Out to Those Impacted by Hurricane Ike 

Reliant Energy is committed to helping those in the community affected by Hurricane Ike. ...

Status Report: 485,000 Still Without Power 

As of 9:30 a.m. EDT Sept. 25, there are 485,640 customers without power in Ohio and Texas. The majority are in Texas where 482,840 customer outages remain. In Ohio 2,800 customer outages remain....

UtiliCon Solutions Line Crews Respond to Hurricane Ike 

Following almost two weeks of storm work after Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana, UtiliCon Solutions, Ltd. has mobilized its extensive resources from six of its companies to help assess damage, clear debris and reconstruct power lines damaged by Hurricane Ike and its remnants. ...

Commission Approves Electric Customer Protections for Ike Victims 

The Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Wednesday approved an emergency order to help electric customers affected by Hurricane Ike....

TNMP Completes Repairs in Eight Communities 

TNMP late today completed restoration of electrical service to virtually all homes and businesses in Friendswood, League City, West Columbia, Sweeny, Angleton, Holiday Lakes, Bailey's Prairie and Hillcrest Village. ...

Progress Energy crews, contractors return from Hurricane Ike restoration in Texas 

Progress Energy Florida crews and contractors are returning home after completing their work in East Texas. Crews from Florida assisting Entergy Texas following Hurricane Ike were released on Monday and will arrive in Florida late tonight. ...

Entergy, Foundation for the Mid South Announce Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund 

Entergy Corp. and the Foundation for the Mid South have created the Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund for victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike...

Entergy, Foundation for the Mid South Announce Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund 

Entergy Corp. and the Foundation for the Mid South have created the Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund for victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. ...

PNM Resources Donates $50,000 Toward Hurricane Ike Relief 

PNM Resources and its family of companies serving customers in New Mexico and Texas donated $50,000 today to the American Red Cross and its efforts to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Ike in the Gulf Coast of Texas. ...

Hydro-Québec Sends Crews to Ohio in Response to Hurricane Ike 

A delegation of some 60 Hydro-Québec employees, including 25 line crews and administrative staff, arrived in Wooster, Ohio, late Wednesday to help restore power to thousands of homes in the wake of Hurricane Ike. ...

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