Merging utilities handle disparate EMSs

Article Abstract:

The planned merger between Gulf States Utilities Co. and Entergy Corp. will enable both utilities to create a formidable energy management system (MS). The two companies are expected to consolidate their respective EMSs to form a new system that will facilitate better power line control.

Evaluation, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Entergy Corp., ETR, Energy management, Energy management systems, Gulf States Utilities Co., GSU

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Coming soon! Circuit breakers with on-line condition monitoring

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Electric utilities are expected to demand more circuit breakers with on-line condition monitoring. Although circuit breaker manufacturers argue that such an added feature will entail added costs and prices, they agree that preparations have to be made to meet the demand.

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing, Switchgear and switchboard apparatus, Power Circuit Breakers, Electric equipment, Maintenance and repair, Electric circuit-breakers, Circuit breakers, Electrical machinery, Monitoring

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Handle thousands of calls when the next storm hits

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A voice-response telephone system provides Detroit Edison Co a more effective way to screen calls from customers during power outages caused by storms. The system, supplied by Digital Equipment Corp, is customer-friendly.

Electronic computers, Prepackaged software, Methods, Usage, Product information, Telecommunications systems, DTE, Customer service, Telecommunication systems, Digital Equipment Corp., DEC, Detroit Edison Co.

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