Table of ContentsSectionsFinanceTurning Energy Efficiency into a BusinessGrowing demand, rising costs and increasing concerns about the environment-each, by itself, justifies expanding energy efficiency’s role as a resource for the electric power industry.
Market Manipulation and FERC: The value of on-going compliance monitoringOn July 26, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two show cause orders to address alleged market manipulation...
Exclusive C Three Equity IndexThe merchant energy group continues to move ahead of all other industry indices, as well as non-industry-Apple Computer stock is one of the few to outperform the merchant sector.
Risk ManagementThe Clean Spark Spread: How greenhouse gas legislation will impact the cost of producing powerBy 2012, the United States may have in place a program to decrease the domestic emission of greenhouse gases.
GenerationArtificial Intelligence Technologies Help Power Plants Weather the Industry’s Sea ChangeThe power generation industry is being put to the test. Concern about potential environmental regulations is compounded by a loss of talent...
The Coal Supply EquationWhat can we say about coal that hasn’t been said before?
RenewablesThe Latest in Wind ForecastingNot long ago, wind generation was such a small contributor to overall generation that few utilities were concerned with its variability.
IT/CIS & CRMEmerging Communciation Technogies: The Power of Meter Data Unification and Synchronization of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Part 1)Modern utilities have largely embraced technology in order to successfully tackle today’s challenges...
Emerging Communication Technologies: BPL-enabled smart gridsVirtually every industry in the U.S.has been modernized except for the electric distribution grid.
Tailor the Bill for a Custom(er) FitUtilities are always searching for ways to improve the bottom line. Whether reducing operating costs through new technologies, enhanced efficiency or automation...
When Differences Build StrengthCS Week COO Rod Litke and I spend a significant amount of time strategizing ways to enrich the educational offerings that CS Week provides and directions in which to expand the conference.
T&DC&I Customers: What do they really want from their energy providers?Energy providers wonder what their commercial and industrial customers really want.
News BriefsNEWS BRIEFSTXU Corp. completed its merger agreement with Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF) in early October.
CommentaryCommentaryA couple of weeks ago, I sat in on an interesting webcast titled, “Who Are These People and Why Are They Reading Digital Editions?”
Management Methods5 Hiring Mistakes …and how to avoid themIndustry-wide, energy and utility companies are losing decades of experience and knowledge as valuable employees reach retirement.
ColumnsCustomer Service, Utility StyleCall Center Queue Management SystemsFor many of us in the utility business, this is the time of year when we finalize our budgets and plans for the upcoming year.
Managing UncertaintyThe Power of Private Capital: Managing market forcesDeregulation of the global utilities industry has resulted in an environment ripe for transactions, fueling merger and acquisition activity across the sector.
Benefit of CounselBreaking the Renewables Log JamCurrently, 24 states have renewable portfolio standards (RPS) which, in general, require retail electricity providers to have a minimum percentage of renewable resources in their supply portfolios.
Taking it Into AccountThe "Full Monty" of Power Projects: Perhaps less is moreIs now the time to invest in big, capital-intensive energy projects—the Full Monty of baseload integrated coal gasification combined cycle with carbon recapture, a new fleet of nukes, and long-distance high-voltage transmission lines to connect hinterland generators with the densely populated coastal cities?
Industry Report2006 Operating Performance RANKINGS: Turning in impressive numbersNo, no, no. No coal plants, no nuclear plants, no LNG ports.
FeaturesProfile2007 Utility of the Year: FPL GroupCongratulations to FPL Group, Electric Light & Power’s 2007 Utility of the Year.
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