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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.

Save Time with CAD and GIS Integration

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

Single-Acting Hydraulic Press 

The Model 30A Hydraulic Press from ACA Conductor Accessories is a single-acting hydraulic tool for conductor accessory installations, designed for installing connectors with 30 tons of force at 10,000 psi....

Laminated-Wood Structures 

E-LAM engineered laminated-wood utility structures from Laminated Wood Systems are manufactured from renewable, managed-growth southern yellow pine or coastal Douglas-fir timber....

Steel Track Machine 

Fecon Inc. has added the FTX350 to its Track Carrier line. The FTX350 is equipped with steel tracks, making it ideal for high production in tight or open places, on soft ground, on rough terrain or where transport weight is important....

Excavating Drill 

Watson's Model EDT-5 ExcaDrill provides versatility and access advantages for high-production drilling on restricted-site applications. ...

Fault Tamer Fuse Limiter 

S&C Electric Co.'s 38-kV Fault Tamer Fuse Limiter was developed in response to requests for a two-component fusing system for use at 38 kV....

Earth Ground Tester 

The Fluke 1621 is the first line of defense in detecting reliable ground connections....

Partial Discharge Investigation Tool 

EA Technology has launched a new multifunctional partial discharge investigation tool, to build on the success of its UltraTEV Detector™ -- the UltraTEV Plus+....

Horizontal Boring Tool 

The Grundomat piercing tool from TT Technologies is ideal for water and sewer service and lateral installations....

Electronic Utility Markers 

3M has expanded its family of RFID-enabled electronic utility markers with the 3M Near-Surface Marker and the 3M Full-Range Marker, to address the broad range of permanent marking needs....

Digital Voltage Indicator 

HD Electric Co.'s DVI-100T Digital Voltage Indicator with capacitive test point Mode is a direct-contact, compact instrument designed to read the voltage on a conductor up to 99-kV line-to-ground....

3M Tape Designed to Protect Terminations 

The new Scotch Silicone Rubber Electrical Tape 70 HDT is designed to increase resistance against surface arcing and tracking of high voltage cable terminations. ...

New Safetyshield™ Barrier for Ratchet Wire Cutters 

Chance® has introduced a new version of its Safetyshield™ hot stick barrier to fit its ratchet wire cutters. The patented device quickly mounts with a non-metal clamp and fastener on four models of Chance insulated wire cutters. ...

PG&E Participates in Hybrid Truck Pilot Program 

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. today announced it is among the first utilities in the nation to test a new diesel-electric utility service truck with the potential to avoid the release of two tons of carbon dioxide per year....

Ripley Introduces the WS 70 Adjustable Cable Stripper 

Ripley’s Utility Tool division introduces the WS 70 Adjustable Cable Stripper. The new WS 70 end strips the outer jacket and insulating material on 46-kV to 69-kV power cables, and has a 1.0-inc...

Pole Light Bars 

Sherman & Reilly’s Model SRLB-18AS and SRLB-48AS light bars were designed to extend the taillights to the end of a pole on a digger truck or pole trailer. The light bars have two stop...

New TC-1 Transmission Cable Clamp 

Ripley’s Utility ToolTM division introduces the new TC-1 Transmission Cable Clamp...

Pole Framing Jack 

The Sherman & Reilly PD-40 “Pole Danny” is ideal for raising poles off the ground on the job site to facilitate framing without the necessity of a line truck. The Pole Danny is light weight, 39 lb., but extremely rugged and can easily and quickly lift up to a aximum of 4,000 lb pole of any class. ...

New M3C Single-Insulator Disconnect Switch 

Chance® has introduced the M3C disconnect switch for 15.5 or 27 kV with a 600 A continuous-current rating, plus 900 A rating in the 27 kV. The design installs like a cutout, its single EPS® silicon-alloy rubber insulator derived from the Chance Type C-Polymer Cutout....

Rope Tension Meter 

The PIAB RTM is very simple and handy to use. Simply hold and "clip" it to the rope to be tested and use the large hand screw to deflect the rope to a fixed angle. The resultant force will then affect the load cell and measure the tension in the wire rope...

New Slip-Resistant Equi-Mat® Ground Grid 

Chance® has introduced a second form of its Equi-Mat® Personal Protective Ground Grid with a napped surface for superior footing in rain, snow and ice conditions. The new Slip-Resistant version is Black in color...

Wright Tool Introduces Line of Strike-Free Wrenches 

John Deere Introduces New Backhoe Loaders 

With many of the advantages of their predecessors, the new John Deere J-Series Backhoe Loaders—the 310J, 310SJ, 410J and 710J—provide all-new power train components and numerous structural and electrical enhancements ...

Bushing and Stinger Covers 

Rauckman Utility Products' line of animal-mitigation devices now includes new RUP Bushing Covers and Stinger Covers. Both products are formulated from a track-resistant silicone-enriched ...

Load Pick-up Tools 

The Hastings load pick-up tool or load pick-up head can be installed with a shotgun stick or with rubber gloves, depending on a company’s safe work practices. Both tools come completely self contained with cocking ...

Vacuum Recloser 

Joslyn Hi-Voltage introduces the TriMod 600R, a 3-phase recloser with the ability to be programmed for 3-phase trip/3-phase lockout, 3-phase trip/single-phase lockout or single-phase trip/single-phase lockout....

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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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Evolution of Next Generation Wireless Communications in Power Delivery

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

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