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September 2015
ABB Power Update North America

Surviving with resiliency

Resiliency has become a major topic in our industry as a result of catastrophic events, resulting in major power system degradation. These events have caused power loss for millions of customers, long outage periods and exposed the need for a more resilient grid. This issue of IEEE Power & Energy’s magazine features six articles on resiliency, which take a thorough look at the catastrophic events themselves, the ensuing responses and the resiliency plans put in place to mitigate future events.  >> Lean more in this special resiliency edition.

>> Improve substation security and recover quicker from an event by attending our free live webinars next month: Three strategic elements to protect your assets and Strategies for recovery and repair.
Switchgear
Factors to consider in choosing switchgear for wind applications

Switchgear controls high power electric power circuits. Its work encompasses switching and protecting individual wind turbines on a wind farm against abnormal conditions. What factors need to be considered when choosing the right equipment? >> Find out.    

>> FREE webinar: Learn to maximize safety when choosing switchgear.  

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Substation Physical Security
Utilities look to get started with NERC CIP-014-1 Physical Security Standard

The new CIP standard addresses the physical security threats to and vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid and reduces the overall susceptibility of the system to physical attacks. The standard outlines a security approach that focuses on the most critical facilities and incorporates risk management planning to mitigate a range of threat profiles. >> Read more.   

>> Join us for an informative webinar where we will explore how to approach today's physical security threats; the steps involved to assess and harden your critical equipment; and the new technologies, such as monitoring, to make it easier.

>> I’d like to talk to someone about substation security.
Storm Response
Plans for improved power transmission emergency response

Eight electric utilities and energy companies recently announced an initiative to provide improved responses to major events affecting the electric transmission grid by giving transmission-owning entities access to domestically ware-housed, long lead-time critical equipment. >> Read more.   

>> Attend our educational webinar to review rapid repair and replacement strategies for critical transformers and substation equipment that will help mitigate your risk, reduce outage duration and improve your grid resiliency.

>> I’d like to talk with someone about emergency response.
Safety
Arc flash mitigating technologies

For the safety of their personnel and the public, utility managers must continue to educate themselves and affected employees about OSHA's final rule. There are many technologies available to minimize and prevent exposure of workers to arc flashes, with the potential to save not only equipment, but more importantly, LIVES! >> Read more.

>> Attend our free live webinar and learn to how to leverage technology to improve safety and reliability.  

>> I’d like to talk with someone about arc flash mitigation.
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