Lead Organization:

HQ Location:

Project Contact Information:

1411 East Mission Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99252

Project Summary:

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced that Avista Utilities in Spokane has been awarded $20M in investments to implement smart grid technologies. This investment effort started in year 2010 and is targeted to create jobs and lead to lower electricity bills for consumers. Implement a distribution management system, intelligent end devices, and a communication network to reduce distribution system loses, enable automatic restoration to customers during outages, and allow for the integration of on-site generating resources.

Equipment:

Distribution Automation Equipment for 59 out of 330 Circuits

Distribution Management System

Distribution Automation Communications Network

Automated Distribution Circuit Switches

Automated Capacitors

Circuit Monitors/Indicators

Substation Automation/Upgrade for 14 out of 206 Substations

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Communications Network

Targeted Benefits:

Improved Electric Service Reliability and Power Quality

Reduced Costs from Equipment Failures and Distribution Line Losses

Reduced Operating and Maintenance Costs

Reduced Truck Fleet Fuel Usage

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Additional Information:

For more information about the project, please refer to:
- http://www.smartgrid.gov/project/avista_utilities_spokane_smart_circuit

Archive:

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