This paper presents a case study of SRP’s smart grid programs. The impetus for this study was SRP’s award of a $56.9 million investment grant to expand its smart meter network awarded by the Department of Energy through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. However, SRP’s smart grid investments reach far beyond customer-centered smart meter applications. SRP’s unique governance and regulatory structure has allowed it to focus on essential smart grid backbone infrastructure supporting the full spectrum of its power system.

Jun 29, 2012