High noon for R&D

Article Abstract:

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.

Finance, Industrial research, Deregulation

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On the art of capacity forecasting

Article Abstract:

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.

Forecasts and trends, Industrial capacity

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Use electronic imaging to access diverse documents

Article Abstract:

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.

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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