The smart grid project, which will be supported by US Department of Energy ARRA funding, is expected to help Los Angeles evaluate technology and program benefits as part of its continuing grid modernization.
The utility will install up to 52,000 Itron smart electric meters as well as 20 smart water modules that operate over an integrated cellular and multi-application IPv6 communication network based on the Cisco architecture.
LADWP would be deploying a secure, scalable communications infrastructure in partnership with Cisco Services. Installation is expected to be completed by fall 2013.
LADWP Power System senior assistant GM Aram Benyamin said, "We look forward to working with Itron, Cisco and other developers as part of our demonstration project to prove the viability and evaluate the benefits of smart grid and smart water technologies for both DWP and our customers."
Itron Energy president and COO Philip Mezey commented, "With Itron’s smart grid solution, LADWP could have a technology platform in place to manage the delivery and use of energy and water resources and build a more sustainable future."
