Intelligent Utility Insights
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Feb 21, 2012 |
Lithium-ion batteries drive electric vehicles, an application that provides a clear view of the market ahead. The role of Li-ion batteries in grid storage is far less clear because the technology's value stream goes up against other storage technologies. For nuances around these two markets, read this column.
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Feb 20, 2012 |
Boulder, Colo. has hired two separate legal firms to deal with condemnation proceedings against Xcel Energy and to deal with FERC, which would referee the value of Xcel's assets that Boulder may seek to obtain. Meanwhile, municipalization efforts in Massachusetts continue to encounter roadblocks, and massive lobbying by the region's IOUs.
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Feb 20, 2012 |
The power industry needs to pay more attention to new data communications demands that utilities will place on public and private networks, rather than rely on "miracles."
Featured from Intelligent Utility Magazine
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UTILITIES ARE ACCUSTOMED TO RECEIVING negative feedback when it comes to rate increases, power outages and what is sometimes perceived as lackluster customer service. It's a fact of life that utilities live with, and one that isn't likely to change.What is changing is the way that utilities are dealing with customer complaints and concerns. Utilities are flocking to social media avenues like -
WHILE THE MOST OBVIOUS USE CASE FOR social media in the utility industry is during power outages or other events that affect customer service, many electric utilities are finding other positive uses for social media, too.Twitter, Facebook and even LinkedIn are finding their way into savvy utilities' communications toolboxes, and being used to positive effect in building new and better customer
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U.S. officials are apparently concerned the group Anonymous may launch a cyberattack against the country's electrical grid, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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