
Business Essentials for Utility Engineers
Richard E. Brown(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 9. February 2010
Book
Hardback
354 pages
978-1-4398-1196-2 (ISBN)
Description
It is no longer acceptable for utility engineers to make spending decisions solely because they make good engineering sense. In today's environment, they must also demonstrate solid business acumen and show that recommendations make good business sense. With this goal in mind, Business Essentials for Utility Engineers systematically presents each business topic to arm engineers with the tools and vocabulary necessary to be more effective when interacting with senior management, and for promotion to senior management.
This book covers all business concepts important to utility engineers, including regulation, ratemaking, accounting, finance, risk management, economics, budgeting, and asset management. The author applies his vast corporate experience to give readers a solid foundation for business theory, discussing the idiosyncrasies of utilities and using advanced mathematics to demonstrate business concepts. He also explains how to properly apply this theory to utilities, expounding on specific business skills that will greatly benefit utility engineers in their daily jobs.
Chapters are organized to build sequentially upon each other, and take advantage of the mathematical sophistication and deductive nature of engineers when presenting material. After reading this book, utility engineers will view their industry from a new perspective, and will have a greatly expanded business vocabulary. Suitable for self-study, undergraduate study, graduate study, or as a desk reference, this book provides a robust framework for correct business thinking and a solid foundation for further learning.
WAtch Richard E. Brown talk about his book at: http://youtu.be/gdyjq77nQFI
This book covers all business concepts important to utility engineers, including regulation, ratemaking, accounting, finance, risk management, economics, budgeting, and asset management. The author applies his vast corporate experience to give readers a solid foundation for business theory, discussing the idiosyncrasies of utilities and using advanced mathematics to demonstrate business concepts. He also explains how to properly apply this theory to utilities, expounding on specific business skills that will greatly benefit utility engineers in their daily jobs.
Chapters are organized to build sequentially upon each other, and take advantage of the mathematical sophistication and deductive nature of engineers when presenting material. After reading this book, utility engineers will view their industry from a new perspective, and will have a greatly expanded business vocabulary. Suitable for self-study, undergraduate study, graduate study, or as a desk reference, this book provides a robust framework for correct business thinking and a solid foundation for further learning.
WAtch Richard E. Brown talk about his book at: http://youtu.be/gdyjq77nQFI
Reviews / Votes
... The author does excellent work in organizing, describing, and explaining the business concepts. All concepts are clearly and accurately explained, and the material is presented at an appropriate level of complexity and depth ... informative and valuable as a reference book. I recommend the book to any utility engineer responsible for planning, designing, managing, or maintaining utility infrastructure.--Robert E. Bisson, IEEE Power & Energy Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
78 s/w Abbildungen, 36 s/w Tabellen
36 Tables, black and white; 78 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
696 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-1196-2 (9781439811962)
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Additional editions

Richard E. Brown
Business Essentials for Utility Engineers
E-Book
12/2017
CRC Press
€165.99
Available for download

Richard E. Brown
Business Essentials for Utility Engineers
E-Book
12/2017
CRC Press
€165.99
Available for download
Person
Richard E. Brown is the Vice President of Operations for Quanta Technology.
Content
Utilities. Accounting. Economics. Finance. Risk. Financial Ratios. Ratemaking. Budgeting. Strategy. Asset Management.