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Connecticut smart grid projects

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Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative ConnSMART Program

The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative smart grid project (“ConnSMART Program”) involves the deployment of advanced metering and multiple pilot programs to introduce dynamic pricing to the customers of the four participating municipal utilities (Groton Utilities, Jewett City Department of Public Utilities, Norwich Public Utilities, and South Norwalk Electric and Water). The program aims to reduce customer electricity costs, peak demand, and utility operating costs. The program deploys about 22,000 smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) communication networks to: (1) allow customers to view their energy consumption at their convenience through an energy web portal and/or an in-home display, and (2) allow the participating utilities to manage, measure, and verify targeted demand reductions during peak periods. The communication and data management systems are aimed to provide enhanced wholesale power purchasing and forecasting capabilities, and ultimately a reduction in the cost of service for customers. Get details >>

Energy news and trends in Connecticut  

Connecticut takes the lead in clean energy

Connecticut recently adopted comprehensive clean energy legislation that has pushed this state into a position of national leadership. This legislation provides the foundation for expanded energy efficiency and renewable power – while reducing bills for Connecticut ratepayers. Read more from Mass High Tech >>

Connecticut utility picks IBM for smart meter, AMI security

Connecticut electric and natural gas utility UIL Holdings Corporation has selected IBM to provide security for its smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure. The United Illuminating Company (UI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of UIL, is updating its electric grid with smart meters to improve customer service and operational efficiencies. Read more from Smart Grid News >>

Distributed generation kept lights on after Irene

Distribution generation may be the future of the power industry, but following Irene’s blackouts, several Connecticut businesses were glad they signed up for the future early.  Read more from The Hartford Courant >>

Three Eastern Connecticut farms get federal renewable energy grants

Three Eastern Connecticut farms were rewarded more than $50,000 in renewable energy grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program, officials announced Friday. Read more from the Norwich Bulletin >>

Electric charging station: a new way to 'fill up'

Westport is the first municipality in Connecticut to install a charging station as part of its participation in a Connecticut Light & Power research study which the utility is calling “New England’s most comprehensive study by a utility of plug-in car recharging.” Read more at Minuteman News Center >>

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