title: Prospective on computer applications in power
abstract: The so-called "deregulation" and restructuring of the electric power industry have made it very difficult to keep up with industry changes and have made it much more difficult to envision the future. In this article, current key issues and major developments of the past few years are reviewed to provide perspective, and prospects for future computer applications in power are suggested. Technology changes are occurring at an exponential rate. The interconnected bulk electric systems are becoming integrated with vast networked information systems. This article discusses the skills that will be needed by future power engineers to keep pace with these developments and trends
keyphrases: computer applications technology changes interconnected bulk electric systems networked information systems electric power industry deregulation electricity industry restructuring