Tri-State Electric Membership Corporation
Smart Grid Project
Abstract
Tri State Electric Membership Corporation’s (TSEMC) Smart Grid project involves the installation of new smart meters, supporting communication infrastructure, and advanced service programs for customers. The project implements two-way communication and utility applications to: 1) enable customers to view their energy consumption at their convenience through the customer Web portal, 2) provide time-based rate programs to customers, 3) provide information and tools to improve outage management, and 4) reduce operations and maintenance costs.
Contact Information:
David Lewis
IT Manager
Tri State Electric Membership Corp.
dlewis@tsemc.net
At-A-Glance
Recipient: Tri-State Electric Membership Corporation (Smart Grid Project)
HQ State: Georgia
States Benefitted:
NERC Region: SERC Reliability Corporation
Total Budget: $2,428,454
Federal Share: $1,138,060
Funding Program:
Project Type:
Equipment:
Targeted Benefits:
- Reduced Meter Reading Costs
- Reduced Operating and Maintenance Costs
- Reduced Truck Fleet Fuel Usage
- Reduced Costs from Theft
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas and Criteria Pollutant Emissions
