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new and integrated technical solutions for energy-management
systems.
The "In My View" column reviews
how grid architecture provides a disciplined approach to considering structural requirements fundamental to a holistic
planning process. The determination of
structural and functional requirements
needed to address policy and timing objectives should be conducted early and
throughout a grid-modernization effort
consistent with the three main principles
of grid architecture: coordination, scalability, and layering.

History
The "History" column explores the
first and second long-distance ac power
transmission lines developed by Lucien
Gaulard and John Dixon Gibbs, who
were among the early pioneers of the
electric power industry. Their 133 1/3-Hz
systems in the United Kingdom and Italy
portended ac winning the battle of the

currents by demonstrating early applications of transformers. Adam Allerhand
describes the remarkable achievements
of the 2,000- and 3,000-V systems in the
context of other ongoing developments
during the 19th century.

Society Updates
Farnoosh Rahmatian, IEEE Power
& Energy Society (PES) vice president, Technical Activities, discusses
technical activities in the Society and
the many rewards realized from volunteering. I urge members to get involved in PES technical committees
at all levels. These are wonderful opportunities to learn and grow.
Please join me in congratulating
the recipients of 2019 IEEE PES Society awards. A list can be found in the
"Awards" column. The awards were
presented at the 2019 General Meeting.
As a reminder, PES elections for
president, treasurer, and secretary are
underway. Please be sure to vote before noon (Eastern Standard Time) on

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Thanks
A special note of appreciation to Mel
Olken, who continues to provide guidance and tutelage, and to the IEEE publications staff who make this publication
possible. Thanks to the many contributors to this issue, especially our guest
editors, Steve Widergren and Jeff Taft,
and our authors. A particular note of appreciation to Associate Editor John Paserba and to Robert C. Henderson, who
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