White Papers Will M&A Return?by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 The volume of utility merger and acquisition transactions declined precipitously in North America over the last two years following what was an extremely active period. However, the pace … Read Article Global Sourcing: Getting Startedby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 Sourcing work to offshore locations and/or moving global resources to domestic locations to perform work has been gaining momentum over the last several years as companies increasingly are … Read Article Energy Merchant Turmoilby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 In less than a decade, US energy merchant companies have gone from the cradle to the graveside, if not the grave itself. In just two years, well over … Read Article Enterprise Learningby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 OK, we all get it. Those aging assets that were obscured in the glare of traders’ profit visions a mere two years ago are now the key to … Read Article 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Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 11, 2004 Regulatory uncertainty, unprecedented demand, outdated infrastructure, emerging technologies, and fierce competition both for and among natural resources.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 Markets Need Customersby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 The average electricity customer has fled from electricity restructuring, returned to the utility from competitive suppliers, and voted for politicians who kill restructuring. The experts say, “The customers … Read Article Asset Health and Wealthby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Recent events in the energy marketplace and the failure of unregulated businesses have put greater emphasis on regulated businesses. Given this backdrop, a proactive, holistic approach to asset … Read Article America''s Next Nightmare: SMDby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Reliable, low-cost electric energy makes the American economy go. It is the essential service, so necessary to modern life that its momentary absence defines a disaster. After every … Read Article Real-Time IT in Electric Marketsby Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on April 1, 2003 Energy companies transact close to a million dollars a day for physical delivery in markets run by independent systems operators. The settlement of those transactions may not occur … 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« Previous 1 2 3 4 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 16 17 18 19 Next »