Three new trends lead to lower T&D costs, better service

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Electric power transmission and distribution (T&D) services and costs have improved through three major changes in T&D planning. These are the use of satellite imagery for spatial analysis of customers, use of integrated resource methods and dependence on optimization strategies as planning tools.

Electric services, Electric Power Trans & Distr, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Electric power supply, Electric power transmission

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Engineering pay trails inflation again; incentive programs grow

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The median starting salaries of qualified engineers rose only 1.2%, while inflation rose 2.8%, from early 1991 to early 1992. The recession, pay policies of employers and an excess of qualified candidates contributed to the low salaries.

Compensation and benefits, Engineers

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Cable installed with directional drilling

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Ebasco Services Inc. designed and constructed an underwater cable project for a co-generator who sells electricity to Consolidated Edison Co. The innovative project details and benefits are described.

Architectural services, Innovations, Engineering services, Engineering firms, Ebasco Services Inc.

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