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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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Power Meter Options Enhance Power Management, Distribution Solutions

MGE UPS Systems, Inc. has added to its family of power meters that provide access to a host of information such as real-time trends, averages, and demand metering allowing users maximum control of their power management efforts. This, in addition to raw data, offers users better visibility to address power quality issues along with the ability to better allocate equipment, balance loads, plan for future growth and develop programs to reduce energy costs. The optional power meters complement MGE’s line of Power Management Modules with a robust selection of monitoring and communication features that can be tailored to individual needs.

MGE’s family of power meters simplify power monitoring of critical incoming power circuits as well as secondary feeders and branch circuits with multifunctional digital instrumentation and alarms. Providing users with an extensive data set that can facilitate optimized power quality and equipment utilization, this latest power meter reads over 50 metered values as well as minimum and maximum data via a menu-driven display.

Available with a variety of interface options including RS-485, RS-232 or Ethernet and communications protocols such as MODBUS or JBUS, MGE’s meters can be configured for integration into any power monitoring and control system. The power meter’s advanced features include:
• View Multiple Values – View three phases, plus neutral, for current or voltage at the same time.
• Intuitive Display Operation – Large, back-lit LCD allows users to quickly and easily read and navigate through the menus.
• Modularity – Provides flexibility to add options as needs change and the system grows.
• Alarm Flexibility – Set point-controlled alarm and relay functions.
• True RMS Metering – Measures currents and voltages, reporting in real time of the RMS values. In addition, the power meter calculates power factor, real power and reactive power.

All models are designed for use with MGE’s Power Management Module (PMM) and Remote Power Management Module (RPMM) from 30 kVA to 300 kVA.

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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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ACSS and HS285 Extend Grid Capacity

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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

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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

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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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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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