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April 10, 2012
Hydro-Québec Adopts Advanced Distribution Automation in its Smart Grid

Hydro-Québec adopts advanced distribution automation applications and power-quality monitoring in its smart grid.

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March 27, 2012
Irene Puts Smart Systems to the Test

PECO's intelligent response system improves storm-restoration times and is paying continuing dividends in many aspects of operations.

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January 10, 2012
The Rise of Smart Circuits

Avista deploys distribution automation to reduce system losses and improve reliability.

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October 17, 2011
E-Learning Keeps Workforce Current

At Kansas City Power & Light, the cornerstone of distribution automation is effective, practical training for essential user groups.

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October 4, 2011
Interoperability and Open Protocols Rank as Key Determinants for Utility Data Communications Plans: Study

 

The Newton-Evans Research Company today released initial findings from its extensive research program looking into electric power utility use of various telecommunications technologies and plans for adding capabilities to meet the requirements of the emerging smart grid.

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April 11, 2011
The Geospatial Workforce Shortage

The fast-growing, technically advanced geospatial industry is confronting a severe workforce development challenge.

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February 21, 2011
A Streamlined Approach to Outage Management

Vermont utility uses software program to manage its emergency crews in the field.

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December 13, 2010
Partnering Advanced Metering with Outage Management

By capitalizing on the benefits of advanced metering and outage management, utilities can help to streamline power restorations and minimize outages in the future

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November 12, 2010
DTE Energy to Lay Groundwork for SmartCurrents Program

DTE Energy has announced plans to install an additional 100,000 electric meters that will provide the backbone for its SmartCurrents program, which will allow electric customers to communicate with the company, provide detailed information about their energy usage and recognize power outages without customer input.

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September 14, 2010
CenterPoint Energy Leads the Digital Future

To meet rising demand and consumer expectations for reliability, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is bringing its electric grid into the digital age by deploying more than 2 million smart meters over the next two years and beginning to build an intelligent, self-healing grid.

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