ARRA SGIG Minnesota Power Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project

Minnesota Power’s Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project deployed 8,030 smart meters, two-way communication network infrastructure, and a new web portal to help customers better understand and manage their energy usage. It also implemented 1,571 direct load control (DLC) devices and piloted distribution automation (DA) equipment on one circuit. Minnesota Power leveraged the new AMI system to conduct a rigorous consumer behavior study to measure and validate demand responses to a time-based rate and education program.