Vectren Corp. teamed up with Itron Inc. to deliver grid modernization solutions in the service areas of Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South.
The utility signed a contract that will allow it to take advantage of Itron's smart metering and network infrastructure modernization services, according to a Dec. 20 news release. The project follows Vectren's rollout of automated meter reading for 900,000 gas customers in Indiana and Ohio. These services will provide detailed information on energy consumption and better communication within the network.
Additionally, the services will also include services such as applications for demand-side management, theft detection, high impedance detection, high gas usage alerts at residences and other safety diagnostics, transformer load management and tools to manage distributed energy resources.
Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South is legally known as Southern Indiana Gas and Elec Co. Inc.
