Silver Spring will provide multi-application IPv6 network platform and managed services to connect Choptank’s members across its 7,500 square mile service territory.
The company will also provide the option to cost-effectively add additional smart grid applications in the future.
Silver Spring Networks global development and sales executive vice president Eric Dresselhuys said: "We are honored to partner with Choptank to leverage our proven, standards-based networking infrastructure and rapidly deploy smart grid solutions and services for the citizens of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, while building a long-term foundation that can offer to unlock more value for Choptank Electric and its members."
Choptank Electric president and CEO Mike Wheatley said: "Our geographic location and rural service territory means improved grid reliability, remote connect / disconnect, advanced outage management and other smart grid benefits are critical advanced energy services for our members.
"Silver Spring’s proven platform, managed services and breadth of its partnerships were critical in our selection process.
"Additionally, their commitment to open standards and interoperability with MultiSpeak were crucial in helping us avoid the expense and time of costly integrations."
