The electric power industry is becoming more creative and is executing faster than ever before. But is it enough?
December 11, 2012
| By
Paul Mauldin
Many years ago, when I first went to work at a utility, I was told that if I kept my nose clean, got my work done without too much need for supervision and didn't ruffle the wrong feathers I could “ride this train to retirement.”
I dared to hop off way before retirement. And I'm not sure many of those trains still run.
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About the Author
Paul earned his B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California-Berkeley and is a registered professional engineer. He has worked in the energy industry for more than 25 years, developing and implementing advanced energy technologies. As research director for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. he pioneered methodologies used in the design, maintenance and control of energy delivery systems. As a consultant he has provided guidance to utilities and the vendor community, nationally and internationally.