Underground Distribution

 
Wireless Technology Takes Grid Monitoring Underground
by
Rick Laezman
| October 2012
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Much of the smart grid’s strength lies in its use of wireless technology to improve monitoring, information flow and efficiency. As powerful as that combination may be, a couple of California utilities have taken it to a new low. That is to say they have taken it underground.

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Getting to the Bottom of It: underground report
by
Jeff Griffin
| July 2012
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Projects to build and expand broadband networks often bring construction to established neighborhoods, challenging project owners and contractors to build underground networks with minimal disruption of routine activities and limited surface damage.

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Underground Shelter From the Storms
by
Mike Breslin
| October 2011
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Tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, unprecedented rainfalls and record-high 500-year flooding levels in 2011 have all together caused massive damage to the grid, homes, businesses and public infrastructure and billions in damage costs.

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Trans Bay Cable Completed Under San Francisco Bay
by
Mike Breslin
| January 2011
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After five years of construction—which is considered fast for this type of project—the Trans Bay Cable (TBC) under the San Francisco Bay went into commercial service in late November.

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Pulseclosing Technology Allowsfor Smarter Power Distribution
by
Mike Breslin
| July 2010
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As the electric grid develops to incorporate renewable generation, more robust transmission and smart meters, utilities are beginning to work on the final segment of delivery by automating their distribution networks.

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Smart Grid Experiencing Growing Pains
by
Mike Breslin
| July 2010
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Smart Grid pilot and demonstration programs are underway in 33 states, according to a new report, “Smart Grid Growing Pains” from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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