Operations maturity: Smart management of smart grids Your smart grid network offers immense value – if you have the operations maturity to make the most of it ...

Failing to comply with the PRC-005 requirements for battery maintenance can reduce the life and performance of batteries, in addition to incurring fines.. . .

There is an increased focus on transmission and distribution investments to address aging and distressed infrastructure. Previously voluntary reliability.... . .

This article is based on power system simulation studies carried out by VTT Processes of Finland (a division of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland that conducts research in the area of bioenergy ...

Robotic technologies are an innovative way to assist utilities in their asset management programs. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is developing robots that will inspect transmission line ...

“Zero-day” attacks may get a lot of attention in the press, but for electric utilities, the reality is that more “mundane” threats pose a far greater risk to their operations. Utilities depend upon ...

To improve emergency response operations, utilities across the United States and Canada are increasingly adopting the Incident Command System (ICS).. . .

Managing On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) fleet depends on the assessment of their condition. In addition to the insulation condition, dynamic performance characteristic is the most important factor definin ...

“The move to a smart grid requires utilities to raise the bar and attain a higher level of sophistication when it comes to project management. Specifically, a project management office will help ...

Collecting Billing Data at the Meter Innovative metering technology that meets tomorrow’s business requirements today ...

There is a shortage of high-voltage transmission lines in the United States, and demand is expected to grow at least 20 percent in the next decade. Yet selection of transmission line routes is a grow.

Utility and public interest in renewable integration within distribution networks has rapidly risen in popularity. For the public, general sentiments concerning global warming and the environment have ...