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July 26, 2010
Protecting Your Smart Grid

Smart grid presents an opportunity to improve reliability and security but also requires constant vigilance and proactive steps to address new risks to automated metering.

In The Know, Advanced Metering, Distribution Automation, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
Article
June 28, 2010
How Cities Are Using ARRA Funds to Reduce Energy Consumption

Forty-five percent of funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Smart Grid Investment Grant had already been disbursed by May 2010. What are communities doing with the funds and are the intended benefits being realized?

Spotlight, Local Government, Demand Response, Distribution Automation, Advanced Metering, Energy Delivery, End Use, Policy
Article
March 4, 2010
Despite Large Potential for Savings, Energy Management Systems Market is Still Only 14% Penetrated

A recent Pike Research report finds that despite the strong return on investment for Energy Management Systems deployments, just 14% of the market potential is being realized, providing a significant opportunity for new industry players.

News, Business, Distribution Automation, Energy Delivery
Article
January 1, 2010
Reliability Improves as Technology Advances

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative uses SCADA and AMI data to proactively reduce SAIDI by 30% over 10 years. (go to article in T&D World)

Distribution Automation, Reliability, Energy Delivery