As we transition to bi-directional electric grids, utilities need more intelligence to manage T&D system operations to reliability, performance and security goals and standards—intelligence gained through an effective EMS / DMS-enabled integrated view of the grid.

The needs of our electric grid are changing. Smarter grids, more distributed generation, more demand response, and greater capacity of intermittent generation on the grid means a major change in the way transmission and distribution operators manage the system.

Moving the smart grid forward requires an understanding of the implications for T&D system operations. Insight into SCADA, EMS and DMS system architecture is key to achieving reliability, performance and security as smart grid, renewables and other new energy technologies proliferate and come on-line. Likewise building long-term, effective utility-vendor relationships further help utilities understand and implement the next generation in EMS and DMS technologies and solutions that best meet their system needs, maintain their system reliability and security, and optimize revenue and manage maintenance costs.

Utilities are treating EMS as the core, mission-critical asset needed to properly monitor the power system grid. Advanced technologies and applications of the modern grid will enhance the timeliness and effectiveness of distribution operations. Distribution management systems (DMS) also may help utilities to manage emerging technologies and applications—advanced sensors, advanced outage management, distributed energy resources, distributed automation, and advanced grid components for distribution.

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