Table of ContentsSectionsRisk ManagementWhere Did the Time Go? Energy Utilities Face Long-term Memory LossThe U.S. Department of Labor says nearly half of the energy utilities workforce consists of baby boomers.
National Agreement Helps American Electric Power Keep a Grip on Labor ContractsAmerican Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states.
RenewablesLow-temperature Geothermal Technology Expands Clean Energy ReachThe International Geothermal Association (IGA) reports that electricity has been generated commercially by geothermal steam since 1913 ...
GenerationThe Challenges Faced by the U.S. Nuclear IndustryU.S. secretary of energy Samuel W. Bodman stated Oct. 8 to the U.S. Department of Commerce, "Explaining nuclear power in this country goes to the very intersection of our energy security...
IT/CIS & CRMMeter Data Management: Now That We Have It, How Do We Use It?Solomon, ancient king of Israel, is known for his wisdom?so much so that credit for possessing "the wisdom of Solomon" is still one of the greatest compliments a leader or judge can be given.
Let Education Drive Your Economic EngineThe economic turmoil of recent weeks has disrupted both personal and business equilibrium.
T&DSVCs: Modular, Mobile and Cost-Effective Power Quality SolutionsEvery day, employees of large and small U.S. electric utilities pick up the phone to hear customers say, "We're putting in a new mining operation" ...
Long-term Approaches to Vegetation ManagementManaging a 70,000-square-mile utility system is difficult?especially when every mile of line must be inspected annually.
Research and Biodiversity Continue at State Game Lands 33The potential impact of vegetation management herbicides has been studied almost as long as they have been used.
How Do You Build Manager Bench Strength?Most people are promoted into management based on their ability to excel in specialist work.
FinanceThe Need for Asset Information Management in the Utilities IndustryA technician is repairing a pump that needs to be operational immediately. Some of the parts are broken, and two bolts are missing.
European Utilities Eye AmericaMost Americans know one bit of Wall Street wisdom: Don't mess with Warren Buffett.
CommentaryCommentaryAfter two years of hearing presidential candidates discuss and debate issues, while "everyone who's anyone" in the political world speculated, analyzed and predicted the election's outcome, we've elected our 44th president.
ColumnsCustomer Service, Utility StyleParticipate in Organizations that Advance EEEnergy-efficiency program administrators have learned that by working together they can advance energy efficiency more rapidly ...
Taking it Into AccountReinvigorated Integrated Resource Planning to Keep Lights OnIn a noteworthy and conflicting coincidence, the Department of Energy's (DOE) new multidisciplinary Energy Advisory Committee issued a draft report ...
Benefit of CounselWhy Not RFPs?Most state energy policies have three major goals: maintaining system reliability (to avoid load shedding, brownouts and blackouts); ...
FeaturesIndustry Report2007 Operating Performance RankingsThe 2007 operating performance numbers look pretty similar to the 2006 numbers. The nation's top performing power plants continue to operate efficiently...
ProfilePPL wins Utility of the Year.PPL has my favorite marketing slogan of any U.S. utility: "Whenever you find the inspiration, we'll be there when the light comes on."
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