CoServ Electric announces the CoServ eCoGrid, an advanced metering system and foundation for a new CoServ Electric distribution technology initiative. The CoServ eCoGrid will consist of a robust two-way communications network, advanced metering, distribution automation and personal energy management applications.
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Earlier this year, CoServ Electric’s board of directors approved the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) $17.2 million grant supporting the project. CoServ Electric’s President and CEO Mike Dreyspring stated, “If we’re to continue to earn our members’ trust, we must innovate and empower them with advanced technology to manage energy use. The path to the CoServ eCoGrid will provide operational efficiencies that will reduce costs, streamline operations, improve system reliability, and eventually offer members new technology to monitor and reduce energy usage in their homes and businesses.”
Despite some negative publicity about advanced meters during last year’s unusually cold winter, the Public Utility Commission’s study has confirmed that the products are accurately measuring and recording usage, as well as communicating that information for use in customer billing.
In today’s world, a meter reader visits members’ homes and businesses each month to collect and record meter readings. The accuracy of recording meter readings is tested weekly—averaging more than 99.67 percent accuracy over the last six years. Once the CoServ eCoGrid is deployed and readings are collected electronically, the accuracy standard is expected to increase as a result of the new technology.
CoServ Electric currently offers a variety of resources to help members reduce energy usage, including free energy audits. Financial incentives are also available through the Think Green Rebate Program. In addition, CoServ Electric’s board recognizes its responsibility to embrace technology that further reduces usage—eCoGrid is the key to innovation allowing members to manage their energy use and reduce costs.
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