Table of ContentsSectionsFinanceDecreasing Oil Prices Drag Natural Gas With ThemThe C Three Composite Index did not make it into positive territory in November, although it managed to stay under a 2 percent loss for the month.
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Extends Renewable Federal Tax BenefitsThe Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 extended federal renewable energy tax benefits that give incentives to project developers, financial investors and sponsors.
Energy ManagementThe Smart Grid EcosystemUtilities must address business and social issues associated with the environment.
Wireless Solutions for Demand Response ProgramsUtilities globally will spend some $1.6 billion wirelessly linking homes to the electric grid during the next couple of years, according to industry analyst ON World.
GenerationDER Operational and Grid BenefitsProponents of distributed energy resources (DER) often cite benefits that larger, conventional generating sources typically cannot provide.
T&D10 Things Utilities Should Consider When Selecting GISA geographic information system (GIS) tailored for the specific needs of a utility and the management of utility infrastructure can be an important tool ...
Power to the (GIS) UsersJackson Energy GIS Users Take “Show-Me' Approach When Choosing a New-Generation GIS.
RenewablesThe Case Against a Federal Renewable Power RequirementIt is no surprise that the incoming Obama administration intends to reorient energy policy and better integrate it with environmental policy.
Location, Location, Location: Where Will Solar Installations Go?The solar industry has taken off as a result of renewable energy benefits and increased pressure on companies to build renewable energy portfolios.
IT/CIS & CRMImproving the Customer Experience Through Self-ServicePragmatic executives often remain skeptical about new industry trends until they see the concepts implemented successfully elsewhere.
Customer Service BreakpointsEconomic contraction, manpower displacement and fear grips the world's economies.
CommentaryCommentaryHappy New Year. As we welcome 2009, I can confidently say that generally it will not be an easy year for our industry.
ColumnsThe Uncomfort ZoneThe Pleasure PrincipleSwing and miss. “Strike two!” cried the umpire.
Customer Service, Utility StyleEnergy Efficiency: Principles and PracticesRecently I met with one of my most experienced program managers, Dick Moran, whose more than 30 years of energy efficiency (EE) experience is paying dividends in his ramped-up, 2009 HVAC program.
Taking it Into AccountMitigating Climate Change Will Require U.S. Development, Export of Carbon Capture, Sequestration TechnologiesMuch has been written commending energy policy to the incoming Obama administration.
Benefit of CounselThe Renewable Energy Superhighway Needs RTOsThe commitment of President Barack Obama to dramatically increase renewable energy resources, rebuild the aging American energy infrastructure ...
Economic InquiryRevisiting Your Generation Investment Strategy in a RecessionThe world for electricity-market participants has changed. Last year's high economic-growth projections have been replaced by recession expectations.
FeaturesIndustry ReportCapital Constraints Challenge UtilitiesThe energy sector continued to be a hot topic in 2008.
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