Presentation on the Smart Grid to the Energy Bar Association Joe Rigby Chairman, President and CEO Dec. 3, 2009
Today’s Goals Provide good understanding of the Smart Grid Share perspectives on Pepco Holding’s Smart Grid progress Reinforce the importance of customer participation in this transformation
The Smart Grid Defined The convergence of electric system technology and information technology. Electricity meets Information
Smart Meters are the Building Blocks Flow information two ways Serve as a grid sensor Are read “over the air” Can transmit hourly data multiple times a day or on demand
The Smart Grid Transmission Substation Communications Infrastructure AMI (‘Smart Meters’) & Demand Side Management Transmission Automation Distribution Automation Substation Automation Feeder Automation Home Intelligence
Our Blueprint for the Future Advanced metering infrastructure Communications system Distribution automation AMI-enabled demand side management programs Decoupled and dynamic rates
Smart Meter Deployment in Delaware is Under Way 300,000 electric smart meters and 130,000 natural gas modules Complete Delaware installation by year-end 2010 Federal stimulus funds for AMI in the Pepco service area will bring total meter installations to more than 1.2 million
Customer Participation is Critical to Realize Benefits Lower energy consumption More control over energy costs Reduced carbon output
Utility is Evolving into Energy Adviser Historically, customer relationship has been transparent Going forward, relationship will evolve Utility will advise customers on managing energy use and costs
The Smart Grid Will Bring Opportunities Customer-owned renewable generation Electrified transportation infrastructure for plug-in vehicles New jobs, products and services
The Time for the Smart Grid Has Arrived Smart Grid is a cornerstone of the Obama Administration’s energy policy State and local governments are setting aggressive energy reduction goals Pepco Holdings is pleased to be part of this transformation