Massachusetts utility taps Tantalus for grid modernisation
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Tantalus Systems, a smart grid technology company, is partnering with Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), a municipal electric utility in Massachusetts, to modernise its distribution grid.
Under the partnership, the Tantalus Grid Modernization Platform (TGMP) will support transforming RMLD’s infrastructure into a multi-directional grid.
By using TGMP’s advanced smart grid architecture, the department will integrate connected devices, communications networks, grid data management, applications, and analytics into its operations and services. This approach will provide greater levels of visibility, command, and control across the entire grid, ensuring seamless integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
Gregory Phipps, general manager of RMLD, commented in a release: “We are excited to collaborate with Tantalus Systems to accelerate the modernization of our distribution grid.
“This partnership represents another significant step forward as we continue to provide reliable, low-cost, and increasingly non-carbon energy to our customers. By harnessing the power of data, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction while adapting to a more dynamic energy market.”
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RMLD’s partnership with Tantalus is promising to bring significant benefits for the utility in the areas of data interoperability, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
The TRUSync Grid Data Management System will automate the integration of grid data across devices and systems. The enhanced automation provided by TGMP will help RMLD improve power quality, proactively address outages, and optimise resource allocation. Over time, RMLD’s modernized grid will support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicles through the TRUSense Cellular Gateway, further aligning with the department’s goals.
“Tantalus is committed to helping utilities like RMLD achieve their grid modernisation goals,” said Peter Londa, President and CEO of Tantalus.
“Our solutions are purpose-built to help utilities boost operational efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and provide enhanced services to their communities. We are excited to partner with the team at RMLD to ensure a successful implementation and long-term success for their utility.”
RMLD serves over 70,000 residents in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts. RMLD is the largest of the 41 municipal light departments in Massachusetts based on electricity load, is not-for-profit, and is locally owned and controlled.
