PCS UtiliData to provide pilot installation for Hydro Ottawa Limited
September 22, 2005
PCS UtiliData and Power City Electric of Spokane, Washington, acting as the Prime Contractor, have been awarded a contract to provide Hydro Ottawa Limited of Ontario, Canada an AdaptiVolt™ automated voltage control system for a pilot installation at their Centrepointe Substation. This contract was awarded through the VoltR Energy Technologies sales and marketing channel.
The AdaptiVolt™ system technology couples real-time measurement of voltage at critical points within the distribution system with the ability to adjust substation voltage levels within pre-established parameters. Consequently, this technology will allow Hydro Ottawa to improve the regulation of voltage levels, reduce distribution system line losses and improve customer end-use efficiency through automated voltage management.
Hydro Ottawa Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., is the local electricity distribution company in the City of Ottawa. As the second largest municipal electricity distribution company in the province of Ontario, Hydro Ottawa is responsible for the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to more than 275,000 residential and business customers.
Founded in 1936, Power City Electric has grown into the largest electrical contractor in the Inland Northwest. Power City specializes in large commercial and industrial projects throughout the Western United States, including substation construction for public utilities. Power City Electric offers the most complete package of services in the industry, providing around-the-clock support from the largest Service Department in the region. Power City Electric prides itself on providing high quality construction at a fair price.
PCS UtiliData is a control systems integrator specializing in Substation Automation and Control, and Energy Conservation & Efficiency products. For over 18 years PCS UtiliData has been committed to providing world class products and services to a wide range of satisfied clients in the energy and utility automation industry.