Talquin Electric Cooperative
Abstract
The Talquin Electric Cooperative’s (TEC) SmartGrid Program involves the installation of advanced metering, communications infrastructure, distribution automation equipment, load control devices, and other customer systems. The project implements two-way communications to: (1) enable customers to view their energy consumption at their convenience through customer systems and Web portals, (2) provide time-based rate programs to customers, (3) provide information and tools to improve outage management, and (4) reduce operations and maintenance costs. The project also installs automated distribution grid equipment expected to: (1) enhance the reliability and quality of electric delivery, and (2) reduce operations and maintenance costs.
RaSarah Browder
Grant Administrator
Talquin Electric Cooperative
rasarah@talquinelectric.com
Recipient Team Project Web Site: www.talquinelectric.com/tecmeters.aspx
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) / Smart Meters
- Automated Capacitors
- Automated Distribution Circuit Switches
- Backhaul Communications
- Customer Web Portal
- Direct Load Control Device
- Distribution Automation
- In-Home Display
- Meter Communications Network
- Programmable Communicating Thermostat
- Smart Meter - Commercial
- Smart Meter - Industrial
- Smart Meter - Residential
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Communications Network
- Reduced Meter Reading Costs
- Reduced Operating and Maintenance Costs
- Increased Electric Service Reliability
- Reduced Electricity Costs for Customers
- Reduced Costs from Distribution Line Losses, Equipment Failures, and Theft
- Deferred Investment in Distribution Capacity Expansion
- Reduced Truck Fleet Fuel Usage
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas and Criteria Pollutant Emissions
