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EPB Smart Grid Distribution Automation. November 16, 2011. Smart Grid Benefits. Power Quality Asset Management Transformer Size Inspection Operational Efficiency Power Theft Read Meters Remote Disconnect Reduce Truck Rolls Safety and Security. Improve Reliability
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EPB Smart Grid Distribution Automation November 16, 2011
Smart Grid Benefits • Power Quality • Asset Management • Transformer Size • Inspection • Operational Efficiency • Power Theft • Read Meters • Remote Disconnect • Reduce Truck Rolls • Safety and Security • Improve Reliability • Automatic restoration • Locate problems more quickly • Feedback after restoration • Improve Customer Service • Web interface • Usage patterns • Economic Development • Manage Demand • Energy Efficiency
EPB’s Electric System 3,000 Industries 145,000 Dwellings 22,000 Businesses
Faults • Problem on a power system • Trees • Lightning • Equipment failures • Car hits a pole • Animals