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Distribution automation: SCADA integration is key

Journal Article · · IEEE Computer Applications in Power
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/67.560831· OSTI ID:442681
The impending regulatory issues that pave the way for a more competitive electric utility market have prompted most utilities to search for new or improved ways of ensuring that their services are reliable and cost effective. Garland Power and Light (GP and L), a medium-sized municipal electric utility serving a population of about 200,000 and a customer base of about 70,000 has chosen to take a proactive path and is equipping its substations with distribution automation tools for power quality monitoring and better control of restoration techniques during outages.
OSTI ID:
442681
Journal Information:
IEEE Computer Applications in Power, Journal Name: IEEE Computer Applications in Power Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 10; ISSN 0895-0156; ISSN ICAPEH
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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