How One Rural Electric Co-op Gets the Jump on Power Outages
The dispersed population of most cooperatives presents unique challenges in servicing members. One of the most pressing is detecting and responding to outages in an efficient and timely manner. Recently Rural Electric Magazine, the publication of the National Rural...10 Reasons to Choose Power Line Communication For Your AMI Job
I consider myself to be a reasonably adept DIY guy around the house. In the process of completing a long list of projects over the years, I have acquired a garage full of tools for automotive, plumbing, electrical, and a variety of other wife-assigned projects....How To Select the Right Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Technology
Rural electric cooperatives provide power for one in every eight Americans and provide power to businesses and homes in 47 states covering 56% of the nation’s landmass. In these geographically dispersed areas, serving members presents specific requirements and...Four Factors Driving Load Control Programs
Direct load control programs, which involve remotely switching consumer loads on and off, are a key component of most utilities’ demand response strategies. By employing these programs, utility companies can reduce peak-period loads to ensure grid reliability.