Product Description: This book is intended for electric utility managers, directors, and power system planners, regulators, and policy makers interested in the steps needed to realize the value of a modern power delivery system. This book describes the elements needed in planning and implementing a "Smart Grid" by outlining how the electricity delivery system can be modernized so it monitors, protects, and automatically optimizes the operation of its interconnected elements―from the central and distributed generator through the high-voltage network and distribution system, to energy storage installations and to end-use consumers and their thermostats, electric vehicles, appliances, and other household devices...read more

Product Description: The upcoming decrease and possible elimination of the use of fossil fuels will be a result of  the ongoing imperative to make existing uses of electricity efficient and practical. This book guides the reader toward electrification with explanations on the concept of electrification and of CO2 reductions through expanded end-use applications of electricity...read more

Product Description: The power system has often been cited as the greatest and most complex machine ever built, yet it is predominantly a mechanical system. Technologies and intelligent systems are now available that can significantly enhance the overall functionality of power distribution and make it ready to meet the needs of the 21st century...read more

Product Description: Deregulation and a rissing tide of consumerism is forcing electric utilities to better understand their customers and to change to meet their needs. In this new book, author Clark W. Gellings shows you how to develop and use bold marketing strategies to promote your utility in this new electric power industry...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Increased competition with other types of fuels and concerns for the environment have made it necessary for utilities to develop more effective strategies to market electricity. This reference guides utility planners and managers in developing a well-defined marketing plan that should get results...read more

Written by two of the pioneers in the multi-billion dollar DSM industry, this classic desk reference is designed for the practicing demand-side planner, analyst or manager. It will provide a valuable hands-on guide for those involved in both the engineering and economic aspects of planning and implementing DSM programs.

This is a complete guide to the planning and implementation of effective demand-side management programmes. For utility managers, this reference provides guidance for every component of the DSM programme, including load management programmes, forecasting pricing, and promotion of efficient end-use technologies. For the power user, it should provide a new insight into utility incentive and rebate programmes, and how to best take advantage of cost-saving benefits.

Product Description: The unprecedented financial pressures facing today's electric utilities have encouraged the evolution of conservation as a planning strategy. Electric Utility Conservation Programs is the first book to isolate the problems electric utilities encounter and document the solutions they are finding throughout the design, operation, marketing, and evaluation stages of their conservation programs...read more