A utility cuts 95% of $2-million cleanup bill

Article Abstract:

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.

UtiliCorp United Inc., UCU, Environmental policy

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Alternative dispute resolution: a primer for utility managers

Article Abstract:

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.

Usage, Cases, Dispute resolution (Law)

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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.

Installation, Equipment and supplies, Fiber optic networks, Technology application, Telecommunication cables, Telecommunications cables

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