A utility cuts 95% of $2-million cleanup bill
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UtiliCorp United Inc. inherited a $2 million cleanup bill after the company responsible for the contamination of a site in Colorado became a subsidiary of the utility. However, UtiliCorp officials was able to reduce this amount to $100,000 through sound project management strategies.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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Alternative dispute resolution: a primer for utility managers
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can reduce the time and expense of litigation involving utilities. ADR has three mechanisms, each appropriate for different cases: mediation, arbitration and structured settlement negotiation.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
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Utility workers learn to install fiberoptic cable
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Utilities across the country are installing fiber optic cable to upgrade existing relay protection systems and downline devices and to provide fiber for commercial use. Basic cable types and splicing techniques are discussed.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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