Dive Summary:
- Dominion Virginia Power built its Edge platform and smart energy distribution software to meet the demands of its advanced metering infrastructure, including conservation voltage reduction (CVR) features and a distribution automation application.
- The Edge platform, jointly produced with Lockheed Martin, currently connects about 80,000 smart meters and is now on the market from Dominion Voltage Inc.
- Dominion’s Edge technology, credited for 3% voltage reduction in Virginia, is in demand, and the company is setting up pilot programs with utilities interested in using it.
From the article:
When Dominion Virginia Power was putting together its business plan for advanced metering infrastructure, it wasn’t just fewer truck rolls or better customer service that helped to justify smart meters across its territory. …
