How Essential is the Smart Grid?
By Shehu Khaleel - Utility companies generate, transmit and distribute energy to consumers. This can be done more efficiently, cost-effectively and remain sustainable by designing an electric system that more...Filed under: Grid Operations
Inducing Private Investment for Grids
By Jeff Dalebroux - There has been much discussion about the need for increased transmission capability and the so-called smart grid. The need has been framed in terms of more...Filed under: Grid Operations
Smart Forecasting for a Smarter Grid
By Michael Price - Most successful smart metering programs focus on business process management to maximize benefits (e.g., operational improvements) enabled by an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Improved data more...Filed under: Grid Operations
New Transmission Interconnection Procedures Needed for Independent Transmission Facilities
By Ann Warren - Transmission facilities in the United States that distribute electrical power have traditionally been built by vertically integrated utility companies to transmit power from their own more...Filed under: Grid Operations
YouTube, iPhone Apps, Kindle and the Utility Franchise
By Mark Gabriel - The explosion in consumer technologies and options, coupled with the utility industry's expansion into the smart grid, advanced meters and communications will do what all more...Filed under: Communications & Security







