PPL Electric Utilities Proposes Smart Grid for Harrisburg Area
PPL Electric Utilities, a subsidiary of PPL, has said that it is proposing a $38 million project that would pilot the use of smart technology to strengthen reliability, save energy and improve electric service for 60,000 customers in the Harrisburg area in the US.
PPL Electric Utilities believes that the project, which has been proposed to the US Department of Energy, would enable the company to move power more efficiently, react instantaneously to changes on the delivery system and automatically reroute power around problems that occur.
David DeCampli, president of PPL Electric Utilities, said that the project supports the nation's push for a better, smarter electric grid by deploying the latest in advanced grid devices, computer systems, software and high-speed communications.
The US Department of Energy has pledged about $3.3 billion to spur smart grid development. The company is seeking $19 million in federal funding for the project.
Friday, August 07, 2009
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