How 'bottom-line' execs get the most from aging power plants

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Managers of older electric power plants reveal how they cut costs in maintaining the plants. Most use a two-pronged approach: statistical analysis of all the plants' production, and evaluation of an individual plant's engineering and operation. Other management techniques are discussed.

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Cash flows build as construction winds down

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Both security analysts and industry executives see a better future for utilities. Wall Street sees improvement, but in a selected group, with the rest bringing only average returns. The executives see easier financing through use of strict financial controls to increase bond ratings.

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PGE turns key on T&D project

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Portland General Electric Co now uses a turnkey approach to complete its electric power transmission and distribution projects. By contracting out the substation design and construction process, the utility is able to learn new and advanced concepts in project management.

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