http://www.managingpowermag.com Managing POWER en-us 2010 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:28 EST What do Gmail, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook have in common? All are examples of cloud computing. All present serious data security challenges.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/231.html Mon, 1 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST Although law varies by jurisdiction, a recent case demonstrates arbitration panels’ willingness to uphold liquidated damages clauses in power plant engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/232.html Mon, 1 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST Natural gas has reemerged as the choice for new electric generation, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corp. Does this raise new reliability issues?... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/218.html Fri, 1 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST An economist scratches his head in consternation as he looks at the discussion about climate change and energy conservation. Take his quiz to learn why commonly accepted assumptions make poor economic sense.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/219.html Fri, 1 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST The U.S. isn’t producing the workforce it needs for the future of energy generation. And forget about “green jobs,” an undefined concept.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/220.html Fri, 1 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST It’s the little stuff that can lead to big stuff, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission tells FirstEnergy in relation to its Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Ohio.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/222.html Fri, 1 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST Power traders need to get faster, more accurate information on how markets are working and how they are swinging. They should look to telecommunications and manufacturing markets for solutions.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/223.html Fri, 1 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST While pundits opine that the U.S. economy is in recovery, that doesn’t show up in the world of coal-fired electric power plants (perhaps lagging economic indicators). For proof, see these recent stories.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/205.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST What is the smart grid all about? A new book—a dictionary—attempts to define and demystify the jargon and bafflegab surrounding the buzzing smart grid. It’s a somewhat flawed but worthwhile first attempt at unraveling the often bizarre and sometimes baloney-filled smart grid nomenclature.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/208.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST While industry interests were trying to get on board the smart grid gravy train last fall in Washington, D.C., in rural West Virginia folks were dealing with the force of a political locomotive pushing a high-voltage interstate grid, with property owners opposed and labor in favor.... http://www.managingpowermag.com/govenment_and_regulatory/209.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST