SAIC and IES implemented SAIC’s Smart Grid as a Service (SGS) offering at these locations, and services have been on-line and running since 12 December 2011.
SAIC said its SGS provides an integrated one-stop resource for utilities, and the integrated hardware and software solution provides advanced metering infrastructure, outage alerts, and remote connection capabilities.
It also lays the foundation for the future integration of fuel, water, temperature, and alternative energy metering, the company said.
This smart grid infrastructure will provide a complete community energy management infrastructure, which is needed to lower energy costs and reduce dependence on expensive diesel fuel.
SAIC assistant vice president of smart grid Steve Root said SGS will deliver the immediate advantage of on-demand meter reads, improved operational efficiency, as well as reduced energy costs and will support critical energy management decisions throughout the remote regions of Alaska.
