High noon for R&D

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The deregulation of the electric power industry has forced electric utilities to revamp their research and development policies. However, they are still committed to the use and exploitation of research and development programs to achieve improved competitiveness in a deregulated market.

Author: Bell, Robert A., Seden, Wayne H.
Finance, Industrial research, Deregulation

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On the art of capacity forecasting

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Competitive edge in the electricity market requires accurate analysis of capacity predictions. The majority of electric power executives use three sources of capacity forecasting: statistics and data bases, econometric forecasting models, and practical knowledge.

Author: Bergesen, Christopher
Forecasts and trends, Industrial capacity

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Use electronic imaging to access diverse documents

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PacifiCorp, an electric utility, uses an electronic image processor to store documents digitally. It formed a task force to investigate cost efficiency and productivity enhancement. The system it selected saves money by eliminating time looking for documents.

Author: Hiestand, Connie, Beasley, Barbara
Crude petroleum and natural gas, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Image Digitizers, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Bituminous coal and lignite--surface, Usage, Digitizers, Imaging systems, PacifiCorp, PPW

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Subjects list: Management, Electric utilities
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