Making a case for information technologies

Journal Article · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Fortnightly

OSTI ID:146061

Montgomery, G E

Cost-benefit analysis has been applied to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (AM/FM) systems since the first commercial project was initiated by Public Service Company of Colorado in the early 1970`s. Since then, many of the thousands of analyses completed for such projects have used tools and techniques employed by utilities for other large capital-asset investments, especially computer systems. In many cases, utility GIS has not been viewed as mission-critical. Occasionally, some utilities have viewed GIS as a discretionary investment. GIS no longer just maps and records; it is now about effectively operating transmission and distribution facilities, assisting in major capital-asset investment decisions, determining equipment replacement schedules, improving customer service, supporting a new wave of sales and marketing initiatives, and providing information about competitors, customer trends, economic development activity, and other strategic issues.

• OSTI ID: 146061
• Journal Information: Fortnightly, Journal Name: Fortnightly Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 133; ISSN FRTNE8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DECISION MAKING
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
INFORMATION