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Accenture and OGE Energy Corp Announce Success of Smart Grid Program with Automated Equipment to Reduce Network Distribution Demand
Accenture and OGE Energy Corp., the parent company of Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E), Oklahoma’s largest electricity provider, announced recently that a seven-year smart-grid program contributed to demand reduction targets by automating control devices using digital technology. The Integrated Volt Var (IVVC) program is part of OG&E’s strategy to drive efficiencies and ...
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Canada Invests in Smart Grid Technology in Alberta
The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., this week announced a combined investment of over $900,000 for two smart grid projects in Alberta that will enhance the energy grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The first investment of $495,000 is for FortisAlberta Inc. to support the ...
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Eaton`s New Wireless Interface Device Connects Utilities to Their Distribution Equipment, Providing Remote Flexibility and Increased Reliability
Power management company Eaton recently introduced the Cooper Power series RFN-1200 wireless interface device for use in Distribution Automation (DA) applications. The RFN-1200 device is an extension to Eaton’s Smart Grid network offering. Providing two-way automated communication between Eaton’s Yukon™ software platform and a down line control or device, utility users can ...
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MPSC Approves Consumers Energy's Integrated Resource Plan
The Michigan Public Service Commission recently (6/7) approved Consumers Energy Co.'s integrated resource plan, the first strategic, forward-looking IRP to be acted upon by the MPSC under the state's energy laws passed in 2016. The Commission found the contested settlement (Case No. U-20165) is fair and reasonable and assures reliable service to customers. "This is a significant milestone in the ...
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British land, mothercare and motorola take carbon trust standard certifications to 500
British Land; Mothercare plc; and Motorola have been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, pushing the total number of certifications for reducing carbon emissions to 500. The total carbon footprint of the 500 organisations, which the certified organisations have committed to reduce, is now over 43M tonnes of CO2e; equivalent to nearly 18% of the total carbon footprint of UK businesses and ...
By Carbon Trust
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ASTM D1830 - 99(2012) Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Flexible Sheet Materials Used for Electrical Insulation by the Curved Electrode Method
A major factor affecting the life of insulating materials is thermal degradation. Other factors, such as moisture and vibration, may cause failures after the material has been weakened by thermal degradation. Electrical insulation is effective in electrical equipment only as long as it retains its physical and electrical integrity. Thermal ...
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Frost & Sullivan Honours Socomec with New Product Innovation Award for its Unique, Eco-Friendly UPS Offerings
LONDON, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the UPS market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Socomec with the 2011 European Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award. The company's advanced Green Power UPS range complies with the highest requirements for environmental protection in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and minimal carbon footprint - all without ...
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80% savings on electricity for street lighting
The latest developments in high power LED lighting technology offer a viable alternative to conventional street lighting with energy savings of up to 80% and a considerable reduction in carbon emissions.Power for street lighting represents the largest single cost faced by local authority’s world wide.Joliet Technology has recently launched a range of street lights based on high power LED (light ...
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