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$2 Billion Of Investments In Power Grid To Ease Power Plant Retirements

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire - The PJM Interconnection Board today approved nearly $2 billion in electric transmission upgrades that will maintain reliable electric power supplies in the wake of recently announced power plant retirements. More...

High-tech copter takes measurements for Chelan PUD

May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Christine Pratt The Wenatchee World, Wash. - A bright blue Canadian helicopter fitted with two cameras and a computer system chopped through Chelan County skies Friday and Saturday and shot millions of laser beams at the ground. More...

Is Quebec power good for state?

May 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Rick Karlin Times Union, Albany, N.Y. - There's a power struggle over power lines in the Hudson Valley. More...

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Electric Transmission Texas Expands Master Agreement With Quanta Services; Two Contracts Awarded for CREZ Transmission Line Construction

HOUSTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire - Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) today announced the expansion of its master agreement regarding Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) projects assigned to Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). More...

Developer defends Quebec to New York City line

May 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Brian Amaral Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. - Wind power generation could see a boost if a company is allowed to build power lines from Quebec to New York City, according to the project's developer. More...

TECO eyes FishHawk for high-voltage lines

May 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Yvette C. Hammett Tampa Tribune, Fla. - If Tampa Electric Company decides it needs to expand its Polk Power Station to increase production, about 200 homeowners in the FishHawk Ranch area could be staring out at 120-foot tall high voltage electrical lines. More...

ABB strengthens global lead in enterprise asset management software market

ABB Inc. - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has advanced its position as a world-leading supplier of enterprise asset management (EAM) software, according to newly released findings from ARC Advisory Group, a leading research and advisory firm. more...

CapX route 'still an atrocity,' Holmen administrator says

May 11 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Chris Hubbuch La Crosse Tribune, Wis. - Holmen village administrator Scott Heinig was disappointed with the Public Service Commission's decision to approve a high-voltage power line from Rochester, Minn., to Holmen but was relieved commissioners agreed to route it around the village's land targeted for future growth. More...

FPL completes its final major storm preparation exercise before the official start of hurricane season

JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire - Local government officials, community leaders, emergency response workers, large business customers, and media joined Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) officials today to observe the company complete its final major exercise during its annual, company-wide storm drill in advance of hurricane season. More...

CMP, producers at odds over new system

May 13 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tux Turkel Portland Press Herald, Maine - The conclusion by New England's grid operator that Central Maine Power's new transmission system limits the power transfer of nine renewable energy projects has set off a round of finger-pointing and second-guessing among those affected by the situation. More...

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Demystifying Utility Analytics -- What it's all about, where it's going, and how to get started.

 Monday May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM Eastern - Virtual Event

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Utilities have historically made significant investments in their customer care systems and processes, yielding a data-rich environment that is now being enhanced with the influx of smart meter data. Monthly meters yielding 12 annual data events per meter will be more...

Securing AMI at BC Hydro: The Benefits of a Multi-Layered Security Architecture

 Thursday May 31, 2012 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

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Consumer Engagement & the Role of Mobile Apps

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