Table of ContentsOpinionSettling (thankfully) into a lullThere seems to be a sense of things finally settling down in our industry. This isn't to say all issues are being resolved and all is right with our world, but a lull seems to have mercifully blanketed our "business as unusual" mode of the last year or so.
DepartmentsNewsNEWS BRIEFSEnergy East Corp. announces early retirement program at operating utilities: As part of its ongoing system-wide integration, Energy East Corp. announced a voluntary early retirement program for salaried employees of its six operating utilities which include The Berkshire Gas Co., Central Maine Power Co., Connecticut Natural Gas Corp., New York State Electric & Gas Corp., Rochester Gas and Electric Corp., and The Southern Connecticut Gas Co.
Duking it out over DukeThere are two major landmarks in Morro Bay. One, Morro Rock, rises up out of the bay like the hump of a submerged terra-firma camel. The second, the Morro Bay Power Plant, is right down the street.
Benefit of counsel: Trading in Enron's effluent"Death Star," "Get Shorty" and "Fat Boy." In the energy industry, references to these and other Enron trading strategies have become commonplace.
Accelerating the advent of the hydrogen economyThe promise of a hydrogen economy raises hopes about many of the country's immediate energy concerns, particularly the delivery of an abundant supply of reliable, cost-effective energy with zero emissions.
AEP's Learning From Light! program closes in on 100th schoolStudents at Bluffsville Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio, in 1999 discovered the "wow" moment that really got them excited about science and math—the solar energy system they installed was generating electricity.
Change issues block consolidation benefits for utilitiesMany electric and utility companies have acquired or merged with other firms in the past few years. As a result, these companies have realized occasional efficiency improvements and economies of scale.
Diversity management strategies bring rewards to power industryRecent studies show a significant correlation between a culture of inclusion (which can be created with an effective diversity management strategy) and long-term business success.
A utility's security game plan must include crisis managementThe persistent threats of terrorist activities, coupled with even more frequently occurring natural disasters, serve as ongoing reminders of the importance of effective crisis management and business-continuity planning.
Irish companies expand to supply U.S. power industryWhen it comes to deregulated energy markets, the Irish have seen it all before, and they are bringing their experience to the United States.
U.S. grid-connected PV shines despite costAccording to some estimates, there is more than 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic (PV) power currently operating in the world, with over 350 MW added in the past year.
FinanceDifficulties surround transmission system financingAs loads increase, upgrading (and extending) transmission lines is more important than ever.
Utility companies should look into selling bad debtThere is no question that the utility landscape is rapidly changing from the protected environment of a state-regulated monopoly to today's open marketplace full of benefits and challenges.
Industry ReportAs the pendulum swings
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