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Industry News 2008 P5

FERC approves Cali ISO interchange plans
FERC approved a proposal by the California ISO that will allow it to more efficiently operate its market by restructuring its tariff to better consider the effects of transactions over its integrated interconnection with SMUD and the Turlock Irrigation District.

FERC accepts compliance plans to improve regional transmission planning in the Southeast
FERC conditionally accepted compliance filings on the transmission planning process associated with Order No. 890 from transmission providers in the Southeastern United States.

FERC proposes to close nuke cyber security gap
FERC proposed to improve cyber security and close a potential regulatory gap by clarifying that the facilities within U.S. nuclear generating plants that are not regulated by the NRC must comply with mandatory reliability standards.

Reliant Energy reaches out to customers impacted by Ike
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, Reliant Energy is taking calls 24 hours a day at their call center, giving regular updates of recovery efforts, and offering relief programs for those experiencing financial hardship.

Utilities slowly restoring power after Ike
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas estimates that Hurricane Ike caused up to 2.87 million homes and businesses to lose power.

Power Vote hopes to mobilize one million young "climate voters"
Spearheaded by the Energy Action Coalition, Power Vote is a national non-partisan initiative to elevate the issue of the climate crisis in the election season.

GridWise alliance announces 15 new members
New members include utilities and universities; will have annual meeting at GridWeek 2008.

FERC boss asks House subcommittee for more authority over cyber security standards
FERC chair Kelliher asked a House subcommittee to amend the Federal Power Act to authorize FERC to directly order mandatory actions on an interim basis upon a finding by the President and the Secretary of Energy that an interim measure is needed to protect the power grid from a national security threat.

Consistency is key to great utility customer service
Most businesses say it's their service that sets them apart, but many people don't believe these claims because their daily experience tells them otherwise.

New video available on UAElp TV
Scroll down and click on our "Featured Videos" section to watch our latest UAElp TV installment. In this video, Nancy Spring interviews Karen Blackmore of Energy Insights about in-home displays and how they impact energy efficiency.

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