'Down East' planners weigh system stresses, rank weaknesses
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Central Maine Power Co has changed its planning methods to better manage its transmission systems. The electric utility has implemented a policy that provides flexibility and cooperation between departments to create an optimum system.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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Navstar satellites help plan transmission route
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Kentucky Power Co used the Navstar GPS to survey the land through which it wanted to lay a power transmission line. Use of the satellite system greatly shortened the time normally required for installing transmission lines.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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CMP's bidding successes stem from an 'old' formula
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Central Maine Power Co requested bids for contracts that would provide the utility with cogenerated energy. The company relies on 89 smaller companies to provide energy. The bid system is effective in obtaining energy.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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