Many people assume the Smart Grid is a revolutionary change to the operation of the electric grid. In reality, it is an incremental step in the long evolution of adding automation to the electric grid ...

As a longtime utility ‘insider,' I know first-hand the trials and tribulations of deploying and managing a smart grid. Now, with the added perspective of being a technology provider to the industry,. ...

The amount of power that an overhead transmission line can transfer is affected by the conductor’s ability to radiate thermal energy.. . .

There is an increased focus on transmission and distribution investments to address aging and distressed infrastructure. Previously voluntary reliability.... . .

Remote monitoring of substation equipment is used to take advantage of present information technology to reduce operating costs while loading that equipment closer to nameplate ratings and deferring e ...

Failing to comply with the PRC-005 requirements for battery maintenance can reduce the life and performance of batteries, in addition to incurring fines.. . .

Robotic technologies are an innovative way to assist utilities in their asset management programs. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is developing robots that will inspect transmission line ...

“Zero-day” attacks may get a lot of attention in the press, but for electric utilities, the reality is that more “mundane” threats pose a far greater risk to their operations. Utilities depend upon ...

“Energy efficiency” is the latest buzz phrase since the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) was signed in August. Both short- and long-term projections indicate the era of "cheap energy" is gone in ...

Managing On Load Tap Changer (OLTC) fleet depends on the assessment of their condition. In addition to the insulation condition, dynamic performance characteristic is the most important factor definin ...

To improve emergency response operations, utilities across the United States and Canada are increasingly adopting the Incident Command System (ICS).. . .

This article is based on power system simulation studies carried out by VTT Processes of Finland (a division of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland that conducts research in the area of bioenergy ...