Industry News 2006 P14 : Electric Light & Power/Utility Automation & Engineering T&D News Covering AMR, T&D Automation, Electric Transformers Design, Power Distribution Transformers, SCADA Systems & more

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Industry News 2006 P14

New report details challenges/solutions for protecting critical energy assets
The security of United States energy assets analyzed in new report; report looks at dependence on foreign oil and diversity of assets.

Commission approves four Enron settlements; exercises exclusive jurisdiction under section 1290 of EPACT
FERC approved a settlement between Enron Power Marketing Inc. and FERC trial staff resolving pending matters stemming from Enron's activities during the 2000-2001 Western energy crisis.

EEI's annual meeting brings awards, appointments
James Rogers elected chairman of EEI; expansion of transmission capacity discussed; Edison Awards bestowed on three utilities.

DistribuTECH 'call for papers' deadline extended to July 4
Urgent: Those wanting to deliver a paper or panel presentation at DistribuTECH 2007 have until July 4 to submit their abstracts.

Neptune's FieldNet System by DB Microware selected by FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy Corp. has selected Neptune Technology Inc. to implement their FieldNet utility field service automation system and DAP Technologies to supply wireless mobile computer devices.

Brookfield Power receives FERC license amendment for modifications at Piney Hydroelectric Plant
FERC amendment allows Brookfield Power to replace turbine runners and modify generator at hydro power station to increase output.

Progress Energy, Xcel Energy take home 2006 Edison Award; Korea Electric Power wins international award
In recognition of their pursuit of excellence in customer service and operations, and commitment to cutting-edge technological innovation, the EEI named Progress Energy and Xcel Energy the 2006 recipients of the Edison Award.

New system trains good grid operators with bad data
Power grid operators now have the ability to train like pilots, with simulators providing faulty readings designed to throw them off.

LNG supply build on track despite growing pains: CERA
LNG supply is building strongly on the way to becoming a more than $65 billion dollar market that meets 15% of the world's natural gas demand by 2012, according to a new analysis by Cambridge Energy Research Associates.

PECO to participate in hearing to mitigate potential future electric price increases
PECO will recommend that the commission finalize all rules and regulations as soon as possible. This will allow the company to develop and implement strategies prior to the expiration of rate caps.

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