Electric Utilities: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times

Posted on Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Electric Utilities: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times David Tennant, PE, PMP, MBA Electric utilities have traditionally followed a standard playbook with a core mission: to “provide safe, reliable power at a reasonable cost.” This was achieved by maintaining a diverse mix of fuel sources, ensuring both reliability and cost efficiency. If… Read on

Managing the Project Lifecycle

Posted on Saturday, April 25th, 2026

The chart shown below is an eagle-eye view of project management. I use it to explain how to prevent problems which may occur during implementation by devoting some extra attention to the first three phases of the project lifecycle. Too many times I’ve heard the statement, “I’ve got the concept, let’s go.” This approach is… Read on