Imagine a technology that can allow every jurisdiction to dramatically reduce their line loss.  The dTechs Meter Suite would initially be utilized on the residential, commercial and agricultural customers.  We know that an up to date electrical grid infrastructure should be able to obtain 1% to 4 % line loss.  In Alberta (2004 Stats Can) the line loss or (UFE unaccounted for energy) was approximately 8.5%.  Half of Albertas electricity is used in heavy industry with the other half used for the aforementioned residential and commercial customers.  In 2004, this half used 30 million megawatt hours.  The line loss or UFE of 8.5% equates to 2.5 million megawatt hours.  Each percent equates to 300,000 megawatt hours.  The cost savings for each percent is approximate 20 million dollars. However, more importantly, each percent equates too approximately 300,000 metric tons of GHG (greenhouse gases). In Alberta, using the dTechs Meter Suite, we could conservatively limit our UFE to 3% which would equate to a per annum cost saving of over 100   million dollars and nearly 2 Million metric tonnes of GHG. Todays typical coal plant emits an average of 2,365 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per megawatt hour. U.S. Dept of Energy Currently in Canada, 17% of net electricity is produced by coal.  Imagine only high efficiency coal fired plants, and not keeping any plants operating after their commission end dates.  The positive effect on emissions and green house gases would help Canada meet or exceed emission reduction targets.

The approach of the dTechs Meter Suite is simple; it delivers enhanced and unprecedented grid surveillance that allows Utilities to locate theft and inefficient lines. They can easily and cost effectively monitor all aspects of their electrical grid, including prime time load data, allowing for precise load management.