November 12, 2003 – PCS UtiliData announced results from a year-long test of its Adaptive Voltage Control (AdaptiVolt™) system at Inland Power & Light Company in Spokane, Washington. The results show outstanding energy conservation performance.

In response to a perceived need for technical solutions capable of minimizing the social and economic impacts of both energy emergencies and rising energy prices, PCS UtiliData undertook a three-year research and development (R&D) program. This resulted in the initial operational deployment of product called AdaptiVOlt™, a viable alternative to current energy conservation applications. As a closed-loop feedback system, AdaptiVolt™ maintains end-of-line voltages above minimum levels and within standards. Thanks to the voltage regulating capabilities of AdaptiVolt™, customers can rely on adequate voltage levels at their meters. AdaptiVolt™ saves energy by reducing the average voltage on the entire distribution system; therefore, both the energy consumed and the energy losses inherent in the distribution system are reduced.

Inland Power & Light Company became the first adapter of AdaptiVolt™. In the process, they not only conserved energy, but also streamlined their operations and clearly demonstrated that being pro-active pays off. Their customers continue to benefit from lower electrical bills. The AdaptiVolt™ deployment at Inland Power & Light Company was funded with the help of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) under the Conservation Augmentation Program.

"A thorough analysis of test data collected at the Halfmoon Substation between November 2002 and November 2003 demonstrates that AdaptiVolt™ produces an overall 4.1% energy use reduction. This equates to an estimated 1.9 million kilowatt hour savings per year. The energy saved from this installation alone is enough to power 180 average American homes for one year," said Mr. David G. Bell, Senior Controls Engineer at PCS UtiliData. "And [with AdaptiVolt™] we can do automated peak load shaving and Conservation Voltage Regulation (CVR)."

Inland Power & Light Company provides electricity to over 30,000 commercial, residential and agricultural customers in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Providing electric service since 1937, Inland Power serves as the largest electric cooperative in Washington State.

PCS UtiliData (www.pcsutilidata.com) is a registered CSIA control system integrator specializing in Substation Automation and Control, and Energy Conservation & Efficiency products. For over 16 years, PCS UtiliData has been committed to providing world-class products and services to a wide range of satisfied clients in the energy and utility automation industry.