Utility Products Articles, August 2009

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Features

Feature Story

Utility Companies Must Comply With FTC’s Red Flags Rules

As of August 1, 2009 utility companies and other institutions must be in compliance with the Red Flags provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA).

Next-Generation Utility Telecommunication Solutions for the Smart Grid

Utility network modernization and Smart Grid implementation are major challenges for almost every utility company today.

When It Comes to Saving Energy, Consumers Are Ready to See the Light

Most Americans are in the dark when it comes to their energy use.

Electronic Payment Programs in the Utility Sector

More and more utility companies are offering electronic-based alternatives for bill presentment and payment.

Autovation Offers Everything You are Looking for in a Conference

Autovation is the premier conference and exposition entirely focused on AMR/AMI and smart metering, providing the ultimate venue for you to learn, network and meet face-to-face with the leading manufacturers.

Foiling the Substation Terrorists

Not all threats have two legs and vehicles

Product Focus

Overhead & Underground

Continuing the Tradition of Providing Durable, Reliable Utility Cable Placement Solutions

General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP) is pleased to introduce a new breed of cable placement products.

Controlling and Removing Static Electricity During Confined Space Entry Ventilation

The Safety Industry needs a clear well defined “How-To” electrostatic charges during confined Standard on the proper procedures for controlling and safely removing space ventilation.

Customer Service Standards Reach New Heights at Carroll Electric

Since 1937, Carroll Electric, Berryville, Ark., has been dedicated to providing northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri with “safe, reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost.”

AMR / AMI

AMI Contracts: What to Know Before You Sign

Two trusted AMI consultants share contract-negotiation tips that can keep AMI buyers away from courtrooms and contention.

T&D / Automation

Utilities Embrace Newer, Smarter Services for the Power Grid

Today’s power grid is an aging infrastructure.

S.A.F.E. at Work

What Are We Building?

It was a beautiful and warm spring day and a reporter was bored. His ear was pressed against the emergency police scanner...nothing.

Departments

Editor's Letter

Consumers are Listening

In this economic recession consumers are obviously looking for ways to save money, but has your company helped your consumers save money via saving energy?

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August 2009