White Papers Sound Advice For the Energy Industryby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 Regulatory uncertainty, unprecedented demand, outdated infrastructure, emerging technologies, and fierce competition both for and among natural resources. Today’s energy world is transformed from its not-so-distant past as a … Read Article Court Ruling Backs Regulatorsby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 In November 2003, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in the Pacific Gas and Electric bankruptcy case that has potential ramifications for public utilities … Read Article Utility Service Delivery Managementby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 The conversations between senior officers and managers at utilities are similar worldwide. They need to reduce operations and maintenance expenses, increase the reliability and performance of the infrastructure, … Read Article Closing the Renewable Energy Gapby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 The US depends on large, centralized power plants that run on fossil fuels and nuclear power. As a result, it has an electricity system that is increasingly vulnerable … Read Article Public Attitudes on Wind Energyby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 With its vast potential, economic competitiveness, and rapid growth rate, wind energy is poised to become a significant power source in the 21st century. As it expands, so … Read Article Europe''s New Retail Marketby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 The European Union plans to accelerate the pace of electricity and gas market liberalization and has introduced dates for the phased introduction of full retail competition (FRC) in … Read Article Rebuilding the Gridby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 I recently bought a top-of-the-line clock radio to replace the aging one I’d had for years. When I unpacked it, I began looking for the slot to insert … Read Article Just Don''t Do Itby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 The draft Energy Bill cobbled together in the fall of 2003 was justly excoriated by everyone from actor Robert Redford to Sen. John McCain for the environmental problems … Read Article Network Revitalizationby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 Forces outside the control of the utility industry will create a pattern of change that will transform the way the industry operates and create significant opportunities for newcomers. … Read Article California: Policy and Reformby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 In the post-Cold War era, we supposedly all understand the benefits of privatization and the deregulation of markets. They bring efficiency, innovation, and lower prices. Yet in California … Read Article Automating Maintenance Part of Seabrook''s Pursuit of Excellence: An MRO Software Case Studyby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 To say that the Seabrook nuclear power station has had a tumultuous history is an understatement. The Boston Globe called it the place where nuclear power was stopped … Read Article Electricity Reform That Worksby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 The near meltdown of the California electricity markets prompted many, both inside and outside government, to question whether deregulation can work and, if so, how. Looking at the … Read Article MAXIMO Fuels Columbia Gas Transmission''s Maintenance Activities: An MRO Software Case Studyby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Columbia Gas Transmission, an operating company of NiSource, Inc., offers a variety of competitively priced natural gas transportation and storage services built on a proven record of superior … Read Article RTO Technology Visionby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Perhaps we should not measure the role of technology in realizing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Standard Market Design by the volume of text that it is afforded … Read Article Meeting Information Demandsby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Over the past year, the energy industry has experienced a tremendous increase in the type and amount of information demanded by regulators and the broader market. A plethora … Read Article The Lessons of Deregulationby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 As leaders in the utility industry, part of your job is to conjure up a full understanding of both the perils and opportunities confronting your organizations. Given the … Read Article Network Asset Maintenanceby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 In many jurisdictions, any negative customer impact is felt by the utility as a penalty payment, so network performance (system outages, voltage fluctuations) and customer management (such as … Read Article The Myth of Deregulationby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 In 1996, California passed the nation’s first and boldest electricity deregulation law. As we all know now, the state jumped off a cliff with no parachute, and the … Read Article« Previous 1 2 3 4 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 16 17 18 19 Next »