APS team works smarter, cuts substation construction costs by 36%

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APS managed to cut the costs of building a new distribution and substation by 36% from a projected cost of $1.7 million. The more than $610,000 in savings were realized from a new team design approach that emphasized compactness and the use of innovative technologies.

Arizona Public Service Co.

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Cost/benefit analysis speeds AM/FM projects

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Electric utility managers cited the cost of an AM/FM system as the largest obstacle to its implementation according to a survey done by GIS Research Corp and AM/FM International. The benefits of AM/FM systems to electric utilities are described.

Usage, Evaluation, Cost benefit analysis, Digital mapping, Facilities management, Facility management systems

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'We initiated long-term benefits for customers rather than immediate rebates.' (Boston Edison Co.)

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Boston Edison's new CEO Bernard W. Reznicek helped negotiate a unique settlement that improves service and addresses environmental issues. A $75-million program to improve energy delivery to residential customers was part of the settlement.

Boston Edison Co., BSE, Reznicek, Bernard W.

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