Papers
Below is a list of papers.
A Hybrid Commercial/Private Communications Architecture Approach
Power System Engineering, Inc.
This article provides a summary of the backhaul communications approaches for the mid-grid utilizing a hybrid of both cellular and private communications technology for the backhaul of AMI and DA and other mid-grid applications. For more information please contact Rick Schmidt at schmidtr@powersystem.org or 608-268-3502.
Carbon Impacts On Optimal Capacity Mix And Generation Mix Under Various Policy Interventions
Power System Engineering, Inc.
Communications Networks: The Enablers of Utility Automation Success
Charles Plummer, Power System Engineering, Inc.
Cost and Service Reliability Performance Evaluation for Electric Distribution Utilities
Steve Fenrick
This document provides the executive summary and concluding chapter for Mr. Fenrick’s master’s thesis. The topic is on cost, reliability, and productivity performance evaluation techniques for electric distribution utilities. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Underground versus Overhead Power Lines
Steve Fenrick
This document provides the Introduction to a paper on the development of a cost/benefit framework for the decision of placing power lines underground versus overhead. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
DMS - "Breakthrough" Technology for the Smart Grid
Power System Engineering, Inc.
This article discusses how new distribution management system (DMS) software applications fit into the growing distribution automation (DA) and SCADA architecture. For more information, please contact Jim Weikert at weikertj@powersystem.org or 608-268-3556.
FCC Mandate to Force Mobile Radio Users Off 25 KHz Band
Rick Schmidt, Power System Engineering, Inc.
Improving the Performance of Power Distributors by Statistical Performance Benchmarking
Steve Fenrick
This paper discusses how statistical performance benchmarking can help power distributors improve their performance. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
New Wireless Solutions to Meet Smart Grid Communications Requirements
Kevin Zamzow, Power System Engineering, Inc.
This article provides guidance when creating the requirements for the communications backhaul for Distribution Automation and AMI and some of the leading media choices for both DA and AMI backhaul. For more information please contact Kevin Zamzow at zamzowk@powersystem.org or 608-268-3515.
Performance Based Regulation for Electric and Gas Distributors
Steve Fenrick, Rich Macke, and Lullit Getachew
This paper discusses the considerations and calculations in the design of a performance based regulation (PBR) rate plan for electric and gas utilities. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
Planning T&D “Reliability-Driven” Projects Using Cost-Benefit Analysis
Steve Fenrick and Erik Sonju, P.E.
This paper discusses value based reliability planning for T&D investments. A cost/benefit framework for reliability-driven investments is discussed. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
Project Management for Implementing the Smart Grid
Power System Engineering, Inc.
This paper illustrates the enterprise impact on a utility of implementing a Smart Grid system and the business need for establishing both project management methods and a Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO provides the standards and defines the processes and templates needed for consistent project execution, as well as the documentation repository for future reference.
Revenue Decoupling: Designing a Fair Revenue Adjustment Mechanism
Steven A. Fenrick
Breaking the connection between revenues and sales volume is a hot topic in North American regulation. The mechanisms that adjust revenue are central to revenue decoupling. This paper examines the historic and current record of revenue adjustment mechanisms within the United States utility industry. Research into appropriate revenue decoupling adjustment mechanism within the context of a rate case in Vermont is discussed.
Sharing Software and Telecommunications Resources
Rick A. Schmidt and Candice M. Roth for Tech Surveillance
State of The Industry - Land Mobile Radio
Rick A. Schmidt, Power System Engineering, Inc.
Technology Planning for Improved Investments
Rick A. Schmidt & Candice M. Roth, Power System Engineering, Inc.
Third Generation Incentive Regulation Stretch Factor Updates for 2011
Steven A. Fenrick
This report was commissioned by the Ontario Energy Board and evaluated the O&M cost performance of Ontario’s 77 power distributors. This report informed company-specific stretch factors within Ontario’s 3rd Generation Incentive Regulation plan. For more information, please contact Steve Fenrick at fenricks@powersystem.org or 608-268-3549.
