The new technology will help Morristown Utility Systems to reduce voltage in a load-responsive manner and keep within the Ansi C84.1 (114-126V) range.
The application runs on Efacec ACS’s Prism SCADA system, using end-of-line voltage alarms provided by Tantalus AMI system. It will enable accurate closed-loop control capability.
Morristown demand response engineer Jim Belcher said that the new technology empowers Morristown Utility Systems to not only comply with voltage control demand response directives the utility receive from the Tennessee Valley Authority, but to manage load resources in a highly targeted manner.
"It helps us minimize our peak demand charges and deliver consistent customer experience, helping to keep rates low," Belcher added.
The project is part of Morristown’s plan to reduce overall peak demand charges throughout the year.
Efacec ACS CEO Jose Barbosa said that what Morristown has done provides a compelling example of the tremendous potential of advanced approaches to peak shaving technology.
"We are excited about the interest we are seeing in this application, and the potential for savings it presents to all of our TVA utilities," Barbosa added.
