Silver Spring Networks has finalized agreements with Commonwealth Edison to deploy its Smart Energy Platform to network nearly 4 million homes and businesses and distribution automation devices under the recently enacted Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act, a key initiative for the state of Illinois.
ComEd will begin installing smart meters after the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reviews its the plan.
ComEd’s 10-year, $2.6 billion Infrastructure Investment Plan invests $1.3 billion to strengthen the electric system and another $1.3 billion to add new smart grid technology, Transmission and Distribution World reported.
