Procrustes the metal worker—not to be confused with Krusty the Klown—was an important figure in Greek mythology. A son of Poseidon, Procrustes was an iron smith, thief, murderer, and inn…
Power
Monthly Issue | November 1, 2011
While the overheated discussion of the ill-fated "nuclear renaissance" has cooled to near-Arctic levels, concern in the industry has shifted to discussing the woes of some nuclear senior citizens. More…
Public power utilities have serious reservations about proposed new financial metrics for public power issued by Moody's Investors Service, American Public Power Association, and the Large Public Power Council (representing…
Solar power generation is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. This year, shipments of solar modules globally will exceed 7.8 gigawatts. Taking an average output of 200…
Although the rise in cloud computing promises great efficiencies for data-heavy businesses, including those managing power projects, it also presents some new legal loopholes and hurdles that require attention. A…
Social media—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the latest entry, Google+—are transforming society and, quite naturally, the work environment. How companies respond to these new tools, both in terms of how they…
The lack of employee engagement at meetings is frustrating, particularly when you have done everything in your power to get employees to participate. You asked for ideas, only to get…
In many quarters, nuclear power generates enthusiasm. A single pound of reactor-grade uranium oxide produces as much electricity as 16,000-plus pounds of coal—enough to meet the needs of the average…
With one of the most aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in the country-a whopping thirty three percent of electricity sold in California must come from renewable energy by 2020-California is…
The security of the U.S. electric power grid against cyber threats is a growing concern among lawmakers, regulators, industry, and the public at-large. Cyber warfare poses a serious threat to…