Technology & Reliability
Reliability is a top priority for Oncor. Using cutting edge technology, Oncor is constantly working to improve reliability and improve service.
In late March 2007, Oncor became the world’s first utility to install S&C Electric Company’s new TripSaver Dropout Recloser TM, a technology designed to decrease outage times and increase overall reliability.
Oncor is installing these devices as a part of a Smart Grid initiative in which the electric grid will monitor, think, act, repair and prepare itself to respond quickly to consumer needs. The term Smart Grid refers to the deployment of a number of advanced technologies on the Oncor system with the goal of ultimately improving service to three million homes and businesses by 2010. The Smart Grid will heal itself, sense outages as they occur, monitor equipment performance, report back on needed maintenance, and more, all of which will result in an increase in reliability and service quality.
Pathway to PowerTo learn more about the Smart Grid initiative, launch the Interactive Pathway to Power Smart Grid (Flash required) or read the Pathway to Power details.
