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    T&D World is published monthly and provides must-know information on the design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of the electric power-delivery system.

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    Smart Utility

    FERC, NERC Staff Report Identifies Beneficial Practices for Grid Restoration and Recovery

    Feb. 3, 2016
    The report adds that broadly adopting the practices in these plans would enhance the industry’s preparation for recovering from major storms and physical or cyber attack.
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    Demand Side Management

    Opower Demand Response Delivers Strong Results for Utilities

    Jan. 14, 2016
    Utilities realize 3-5% average peak reduction across 29 events
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    Distributed Energy Resources

    C3 Energy Releases Customer Analytics Applications

    Jan. 14, 2016
    End-to-End Platform Transforms How Utilities Engage With Customers Online Through Integrated Digital Sales, Service, and Marketing Experiences
    This optional ArcShield shown with the Sentient MM3 sensor will protect the sensor from traveling arcs that could destroy sensitive electronics. The FPL service area is in the highest lightning activity area in the United States, so this protection is a vital component of the infrastructure.
    Transmission Reliability

    Sensors Raise System Intelligence

    Dec. 22, 2015
    FPL distribution grid sensor deployment is aimed at increasing grid resiliency, preventing outages and reducing service restoration times.
    A Blue Ridge Electric system operator monitors an outage map.
    Transmission Reliability

    Blue Ridge Electric Cuts SAIDI in Half

    July 27, 2015
    A cooperative’s journey to improve reliability involves strategic planning and tactical deployment at many levels.
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