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EPRI Launches 2010 Portfolio

EPRI has launched its 2010 Annual Research Portfolio which offers a range of research, development and demonstration programs in nuclear power, fossil generation, renewable resources, power delivery, energy efficiency, climate policy and other areas.

Forbes Spotlights EPRI Nuclear

The development of EPRI's Nuclear sector and need to renew American leadership and momentum in nuclear generation is featured in a Forbes commentary by the magazine's publisher.

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NIST Releases Report on Smart Grid Development

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a report developed by EPRI that identifies issues and proposes priorities for developing technical standards and an architecture for a U.S. Smart Grid.

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Hydro-Québec joins EPRI and Ford on PHEV Demonstration Project

Ford Motor Company and Hydro-Québec have announced that Hydro-Québec has joined
an EPRI-led North American wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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EPRI Joins Launch of National Carbon Capture Center

EPRI has joined with Southern Company, the U.S. Department of Energy, and four other companies in forming the new National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC), which will provide a "drop in and test" facility for developers of new carbon dioxide capture technologies.

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Transmission & Distribution (T&D) World Highlights Living Lab in Editorial

After visiting EPRI's Living Lab in Knoxville, TN, T&D World magazine explains the ongoing energy efficiency testing at the facility and how EPRI is seeking ways to use energy more efficiently.

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EPRI Research Confirms Impact of Corona Discharge on Polymer Insulators; PNM and PSE&G Put the Knowledge to Work

EPRI research has confirmed that corona discharges can degrade certain 115 kilovolt (kV) and 138 kV polymer transmission line insulators. The organization has developed a 3-dimensional electric field modeling process to help utilities avoid the failure of these components, which can also affect transmission reliability.

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