Minnesota Power
Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
Abstract
Minnesota Power’s Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project deployed 8,030 smart meters, two-way communication network infrastructure, and a new web portal to help customers better understand and manage their energy usage. It also implemented 1,571 direct load control (DLC) devices and piloted distribution automation (DA) equipment on one circuit. Minnesota Power leveraged the new AMI system to conduct a rigorous consumer behavior study to measure and validate demand responses to a time-based rate and education program.Contact Information
Dan Gunderson
SGIG Project Manager
Minnesota Power
dwgunderson@mnpower.com
At-A-Glance
Recipient:
Minnesota Power
HQ State:
Minnesota
NERC Region:
MRO
Total Budget: $3,088,008
Federal Share: $1,544,004
Funding Program:
- Investment Grant Program
Project Type:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Consumer Behavior Studies
- Customer Systems
- Distribution System
- Pricing
Equipment:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) / Smart Meters
- Automated Distribution Circuit Switches
- Backhaul Communications
- Customer Web Portal
- Direct Load Control Device
- Distribution Automation
- Equipment Condition Monitor
- Meter Communications Network
- Smart Meter - Industrial
Targeted Benefits:
- Reduced Electricity Costs for Customers
- Reduced Meter Reading Costs
- Improved Electric Service Reliability
- Reduced Costs from Theft