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Industry News 2008 P1

EMCs mark anniversary of tougher copper theft law
EMCs in Georgia observed the first anniversary of legislation to bring harsher penalties to those charged with metals theft.

FERC approves two California settlements
The settlements are between the California parties and Strategic Energy LLC, and the California Parties and Pinnacle West Capital Corp. and APS Energy Services Co. Inc.

New episode of Currents now available
Austin Energy takes energy theft seriously, so on this episode of Currents, we'll hit the streets with Austin Energy to find out everything we can about their revenue protection program.

FERC reaffirms OATT rule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission largely reaffirmed its rule on open access transmission.

FERC examines causes of, responses to rising electricity costs
FERC office of enforcement sees rising costs continuing for years; says demand response, energy efficiency, conservation and technology will help ease pressure on consumers.

FERC approves reliability standard violation severity levels; establishes guidelines
FERC establishes "Violation Severity Level," a post-violation measurement of the degree to which a requirement was violated; will be used by NERC and regional entities to determine monetary penalties.

Superconductor transmission cable system celebrated
AMSC, LIPA and the DOE celebrated the commissioning of the world's first HTS power transmission cable system in a commercial power grid.

Top 10 rules for combating cyber attacks
Uniloc Inc. announced its top ten rules for securing SCADA networks and industrial control systems.

PECO holds line school graduation, plans new hires
Fifteen new apprentice line mechanics join the PECO field forces after graduation from the utility's aerial line training school.

Magic words utility CSRs should use with customers
Customers want to hear certain "magic words" that indicate their problem will be solved and that their business is appreciated.

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