Alberta restructures its electricity market
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Alberta, Canada, took another step toward deregulation in the electric power industry by passing the Electric Utility Act of 1995. The law initially sets up a competitive structure for the industry, and allows regulators to protect customers from high prices in certain market areas.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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Adaptive VAr compensator promises an end to capacitor-switching woes
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The adaptive volt-ampere reactive (VAr) compensator solves several power quality problems such as power factor correction, adaptive flicher control and voltage regulation. It is currently available from Haefly-Trench of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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Distribution lines form a ready-made data link between customer, utility
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Distribution Control Systems Inc. has introduced a two-way automated communications system which facilitates data transfer for automated meter reading and direct load control on networks operating on 60 Hz power.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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