Utilities in general need to plan for all different kinds of situations and events. Some of them more critical than others. A lightning strike is one of those potentially catastrophic events that need to be planned for. The correct planning and equipment can turn disaster into practically routine. And while some geographic areas see very …
When Lightning Strikes: Do You Have a Lightning Protection Solution? Read More »
With any complex, large-scale high-voltage project it’s key to be able to source and procure materials for your project as fast as possible. Waiting or delaying a project because the materials haven’t arrived can cut into your project bottom line and can have serious effects on its overall workflow. Partnering with a prompt, responsive and …
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We like to help keep our private sector and electrical utility customers up to date on the options they have for electrical utility projects. This week we are going to introduce you to the Envirotran Transformer: a new transformer technology that can be used to address the challenge of meeting power needs in in regions …
The Cooper Envirotran Transformer: More Than Meets the Eye Read More »
Alberta operates a system of electricity generation and distribution that is unique in Canada. Rather than being owned by the government, the electricity system is owned and operated by a mix of investor-owned and municipally owned companies. Also, the wholesale and retail markets are open to competition, while its transmission and distribution wires businesses are …
A Look at the Growing Electricity Market in Alberta Read More »
When coming up with the classic make-or-buy decision of whether to handle inventory procurement in-house or have it managed by your procurement supplier, it’s useful to weigh the pros and cons of the decision, especially as it relates specifically to the private sector and electrical utilities industry. Below are a few you might consider: Pros: …
Well-managed inventory has multiple benefits for private sector and electrical utilities companies, allowing you to better service your customers, adapt to changing market conditions more rapidly, take advantage of opportunities and reduce your carrying costs, labour costs, rent and capital expenditures. With this in mind, we’ve put together the following tips to help you optimize …
When determining the return on investment for outsourcing stock keeping in the private sector and electrical utilities industry it is important to focus not just on the increases in cash flow that are generated, but also the expenditures, such as on capital projects, which can be avoided. This helps you to appreciate the full range …
This is the first part of a new series we will be publishing, focusing on thought leaders within the private sector and electrical utilities sector. As this series progresses we will identify the authoritative and informative individuals working within the industry. We will also provide you with links to some of their online published material …
Turnkey stocking for the private sector and electrical utilities industry involves the rapid provision and delivery of critical components such as transformers, arresters, conductors, switchgear and transmission hardware to private sector and electrical utility companies or their partners, such as engineers and construction firms. In an industry where downtime must be kept to an absolute …
