Smart Grid transition delayed - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader

Smart Grid transition delayed

Posted: Updated:
CHICAGO (WREX) -

The massive project to modernize the state's electrical grid may have to wait to 2015.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a request from Commonwealth Edison to delay the project. ComEd needs more time to get ready to install the so-called "smart" meters, after the ICC reduced funding for the project.

The new meters are designed to record electricity consumption in greater detail and more efficiently. The end goal is to prevent future outages and save customers money.

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WREX. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Trista Truesdale at (815) 335-7856. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at fccinfo@fcc.gov.