Duke Energy (News - Alert), one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, recently released a new white paper: “Developing the Communications Platform to Enable a More Intelligent Grid,” which outlines an innovative approach for modernizing the electricity grid.
In the white paper, the author and Duke Energy manager of technology development, David Masters has explained his vision to provide affordable, reliable and clean energy for homes and businesses by using a digital communications network to modernize our century-old delivery system.
"A digital power grid enabled by an open communications network will allow us to meet our nation's continually growing energy needs in a sustainable way," said Masters, in a statement. "What's more, this system would allow us to integrate technologies that have already proven effective in other industries in a way that is both flexible and scalable. Utilizing this technology in our grid could significantly improve energy efficiency, reliability and affordability."
Masters, along with Duke Energy chief technology officer David Mohler, will hold a webinar on Wednesday, August 10, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to discuss the research.
Duke Energy’s regulated utility operations serve approximately 4 million customers located in five states in the Southeast and Midwest, representing a population of approximately 11 million people. Its commercial power and international business segments own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets in the United States. Recently, Duke Energy's senior vice president investor relations and treasurer, Stephen De May, announced that he will present at the Williams Capital Group's East Coast Seminar in Boston on Wednesday, August 10, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The presentation will be available via webcast through the investors' section of Duke Energy's website. A replay of the webcast and presentation materials will also be available through the investors' section of the company's website.
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Edited by Rich Steeves