What is a smart grid?

As technology advances, we’ve implemented tools and techniques to help our electric and water grids run more efficiently. A smart grid is a way to monitor electric and water distribution networks.

Previous meter-reading solutions only allowed “one-way” communication. The Smart Grid allows for “two-way” communication by creating a network between the meters and the BWL’s information systems. Data flowing both ways allow for the BWL to monitor and diagnose problems in the electric and water system. Information gathered through our smart grid allows for more efficient outage restorations, integration with energy efficiency program, as well as customer visibility and control over individual electricity and water usage.