Join Platts as they discuss the changes in gas markets across the globe. William Powell, Editor, Platts International Gas Report will examine the key shifts in the global gas supply/demand balance. Alex Froley, European Gas Markets Editor, Platts will discuss how the gas market in Europe is changing and more. more...

A controlled security environment is required for CIP compliancy, and, more importantly, to prevent malicious attacks, misuse or accidental damage to assets and the data they contain. To build this environment, you will need to demonstrate asset security management, from defining perimeters through validating access via logs. Are you ready to be audited?

This webcast will take a look at electronic and physical security perimeter, physical and electronic access lists and security management controls. Purchase Now more...

Join Intelligent Utility Division Vice President and magazine Editor-in-Chief H. Christine Richards, along with Oncor's Jim Greer as they explore smart grid's critical connection with renewable generation. This free webcast will provide you with key insight and takeaways from Oncor's renewable efforts, including its work with Texas' Competitive Renewable Energy Zones. more...

Microsoft Smart Energy Reference Architecture (SERA) is Microsoft’s first comprehensive reference architecture that addresses technology integration throughout the full scope of the smart energy ecosystem. The Microsoft SERA helps utilities by providing a method of testing the alignment of information technology with their business processes to create an integrated utility. more...

Join us for this very special webcast that explores the business case behind implementing utility scale distributed energy storage and introduces a method for quantifying the economic, environmental and system efficiency benefits of wide-scale deployment. more...

This webcast will take a look at testing procedures and recovery plans. Purchase Now more...

Achieving NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance isn't a luxury, it's the law - violations can cost you up to $1 million dollars a day. Are you ready to be CIP compliant? Join Energy Central for the NERC CIP Compliance webcasts, which will provide you with unique insights on how to prepare for your upcoming audit.
This webcast will take a look at CIP-004, with a specific focus on requirements one through three. The webcast features compliance veterans Andrew Bowden of SCANA Services; Ernest Gibbons of SCE&G and Bart Thielbar of Sierra Energy Group. Purchase Now more...

In this on-demand webcast, our panel of distinguished industry leaders and H. Christine Richards, Editor-in-Chief of Intelligent Utility magazine, discuss the strategies and realities of a smart grid's impact on an RTO. The panel features Chantal-Aimee Hendrzak and Kenneth Huber with PJM Interconnection. Watch this free on-demand webcast that provides an in-depth look at PJMs work to build an intelligent utility through demand response, electric vehicles, PMUs, and battery storage. more...

Utilities face tremendous pressure to remake themselves in the current energy environment. Fortunately software tools such as ERP/EAM, GIS, CIS/MDM, Business Intelligence and others are available to enable this remaking.IBM helped define the EAM Vision and business case to transform operations for Vectren's five divisions which serves over one-million customers. more...

Achieving NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance isn't a luxury, it's the law - violations can cost you up to $1 million dollars a day. Are you ready to be CIP compliant? Join Energy Central for the NERC CIP Compliance webcasts, which will provide you with unique insights on how to prepare for your upcoming audit. This webcast will take a look at CIP-003 R6, change and configuration managment, and other CIP requirements relying on change and configuration management processes. The webcast features compliance veterans Kim Morris of Public Service of New Mexico and Bart Thielbar of Sierra Energy Group. Purchase Now more...

In this on-demand webcast, our panel of distinguished industry leaders and Ken Silverstein, Editor-in-Chief of EnergyBiz Insider E-Newsletter, discuss the future of coal-powered energy. The panel features Scott Sitzer with the U.S. Energy Information Administration, John Mead, Director of the Coal Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and David Ensor, Manager Fuel Planning and Supply, Santee Cooper. more...

In this complementary webcast hosted by the Employment Services Division of Energy Central, hiring and recruiting industry expert Lou Adler will share his proven process for finding and engaging passive candidates. Instead of wasting time and resources on resume roulette, now you can learn the techniques the most successful recruiters use in finding top-tier energy industry candidates who never need to submit a resume. more...

Achieving NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance isn't a luxury, it's the law - violations can cost you up to $1 million dollars a day. Are you ready to be CIP compliant? Join Energy Central for the NERC CIP Compliance webcasts, which will provide you with unique insights on how to prepare for your upcoming audit. This webcast will take a look at CIP-003 Security Management Controls, exploring the policy, leadership, and documentation necessary to secure critical cyber assets (CCA). The webcast features compliance veterans Jerry Freese of AEP and Bart Thielbar of Sierra Energy Group. Purchase Now more...

In this on-demand webcast, our panel of distinguished industry leaders and Marty Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief of EnergyBiz magazine, discuss the potential and reality of incorporating renewables into the smart grid. The panel features Michael Morris, President & CEO, American Electric Power (AEP); Barry Smitherman, Chairman, Texas Public Utility Commission; and Monty Humble, Vice President & General Counsel, Mesa Power Group LLC. more...

Achieving NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance isn't a luxury, it's the law - violations can cost you up to $1 million dollars a day. Are you ready to be CIP compliant? Join Energy Central for the NERC CIP Compliance webcasts, which will provide you with unique insights on how to prepare for your upcoming audit. Purchase Now more...

Gain valuable insights as our panel discusses early smart grid planning and execution efforts, from the utility, government and environmental perspectives. What do these factors mean to your smart grid initiatives? more...