Lead Organization:

HQ Location:

Project Contact Information:

7701 South Stemmons Freeway
Corinth, TX 76210-1842

Project Summary:

Denton County Electric Cooperative, located in Corinth, Texas, has been awarded $17.2 million in federal funds to develop a smarter energy grid. The U.S. Department of Energy chose Denton County Electric Cooperative as one of 100 companies selected nationwide as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The proposed smart-grid plan began in 2010 and calls for the installation of a 140,000 smart meter network that includes meters, two-way communications, computer systems, and a distribution network that will provide accurate, timely information about customer electricity consumption.

Equipment:

-Advanced Metering Infrastructure
-Automated Capacitors
-Automated Distribution Circuit Switches
-Automated Voltage Regulators
-Backhaul Communications
-Direct Load Control Device
-Distribution Automation
-Distribution Automation Communications Network
-In-Home Display
-Meter Communications Network
-Meter Data Management System
-Programmable Communicating Thermostat

Targeted Benefits:

-Reduced Electricity Costs for Consumers
-Reduced Meter Reading Costs
-Reduced Operating and Maintenance Costs
-Increased Electric Service Reliability and Power Quality
-Reduced Costs from Equipment Failures and Theft
-Optimized Generator Operation
-Reduced Ancillary Service Cost
-Reduced Greenhouse Gas and Criteria Pollutant Emissions
-Reduced Truck Fleet Fuel Usage

Additional Information:

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