Table of ContentsDepartmentsLetters to the EditorLetter to the EditorI used to work just outside the Loop in Chicago, and can really identify with the great work ComEd has done with their substation facades—an excellent article by Kathleen Davis.
From the EditorHelp Is On the WayThe year 2008 will soon be history, and its legacy is likely to fill a large chapter in most history books.
NewsA Chat with NREL Director Dan ArvizuEditor’s note: This is part four of a four-part UAE news series. Senior editor Kathleen Davis talks with NREL director Dr. Dan Arvizu about connecting renewables to the grid.
New ProductsProductsSensorTran, a developer of distributed temperature-sensing (DTS) technology, has a new, commercially available family of DTS systems.
FeaturesThe Evolution of Geospatial Technology: From Enabling Technology to Critical Foundation for the Smart GridToday’s utility is faced with greater challenges than ever before. Even as demand for energy grows, utilities must seek to more efficiently and reliably distribute power, while maintaining or reducing present generation levels.
Smart Grid Distribution Automation for Back-feed Network Power RestorationSmart grid refers to electric power systems that enhance grid reliability and efficiency by automatically anticipating and responding to system disturbances.
D-TECH Brightens Sunny San DiegoIn 2009, DistribuTECH enters its 19th year, and we’re happy to celebrate this milestone in one of our favorite destinations, San Diego.
A Short Overview of Hydro-Québec’sDe-icing System Control UnitHydro-Quebec’s power system is exposed to severe weather conditions. For example, the utility experienced a severe storm in 1998 when more than 150 towers collapsed due to ice accumulation.
Advanced Metering Without the AMIIncluding its surrounding area, the population of Tucson, Ariz., recently exceeded one million people.
Enterprise GIS: Realizing the DreamToday’s changing business and regulatory environment require utilities to be diligent about their IT investments.
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