Under the contract, Eaton will modernize the power and control systems of the facility plant, thus allowing GMP to reduce costs, improve reliability and manage the facility remotely.
The project supports Green Mountain Power’s plans to deliver the most environmentally sound and cost-effective electricity for its customers.
Green Mountain Power spokesperson Dorothy Schnure said: "Eaton’s power management expertise and solutions will help Green Mountain Power continue to produce low-cost, low-carbon and reliable power at the Proctor hydroelectric station."
Eaton will also design and deploy new electrical infrastructure at the 6.9MW Proctor hydroelectric station, which features five turbine-generating units.
The modernization project, which is due to be completed in January 2015, includes the replacement of the excitation system, governors, turbines, control system and power distribution equipment.
Eaton Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Division vice president and general manager John Stampfel said: "With our expert engineering resources, Eaton is committed to helping modernize and ensure that the Proctor hydro generation facility can operate sustainably for decades to come."
