consumers energy company (ceco) the principal subsidiary of cms energy values accreditation
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Consumers Energy Company (CECo) the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy values Accreditation
Consumers Energy Company (CECo) the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy values Accreditation
CECo is the 4th largest investor owned dual energy utility in the United StatesCECo is the 4th largest investor owned dual energy utility in the United States
• We sell electricity
• We sell natural gas
Advantages of Accreditation Advantages of Accreditation
• Personnel utilize best practices for minimizing risk associated with measurement uncertainty.
• Personnel are accustomed to being audited and cross examined.
• Data is defensible because standards adhere to multi-lateral recognition agreements.
Product AssessmentProduct Assessment
Laboratory Services (LS) is an A2LA accredited calibration laboratory. Its personnel assisted
the Metering Technology Center’s (MTC) technical staff with their product testing. CMS Energy’s Smart Grid (SG) Testing Laboratory
helped to accelerate acceptance and deployment of new products.
SG is enhanced because information is communicated back to the office
SG is enhanced because information is communicated back to the office
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Information & Communication Enabled Power Infrastructure
Distribution ConsumerTransmission SubstationMarkets
Information & Communication Enabled Power Infrastructure
Distribution MetrologyTransmission SubstationGeneration
EPRI values a SG with AMIEPRI values a SG with AMI
The Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) analysis found that a lack of metrology often
contributes to blackouts. EPRI continues to be heavily involved in advocating a SG that
promotes an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that is envisioned to some day heal itself
against disturbances.
EPRI VideoEPRI VideoHow smart grid heals itself.
http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/smart-grid-101/videos
Electric Testing LaboratoryElectric Testing Laboratory
Lab verified vendors’ advertised claims against C12 American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) specification standards. In preparation for testing, LS upgraded its AC kilowatt-hour meter test equipment and claim to be the 1st laboratory in the United States accredited to
calibrate electrical energy standards.
Standards Work Stations Utilize Radian Research equipment
Standards Work Stations Utilize Radian Research equipment
• Reference
• Working
Gas Testing LaboratoryGas Testing Laboratory
Lab verified vendors’ advertised claims against ANSI B109 specification standards. LS
anticipates further expanding its scope of A2LA accreditation to be able to calibrate gas
energy standards.
Temperature Work Stations Utilize Thermotron Equipment
Temperature Work Stations Utilize Thermotron Equipment
High Voltage Work Stations Utilize EMC Equipment
High Voltage Work Stations Utilize EMC Equipment
Dynamic Disturbances
Transient Disturbances
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
• Project was so unique that Architects, Engineers, and Consultants’ conflicting interests cause project creep in schedule and budget.
• Capital dollars can not be used to perform alterations on existing facilities.
SuggestionsSuggestions
• Request a demonstration of test equipment prior to purchase and budget time to verify functionality against advertised specifications.
• Visit other facilities that perform similar
testing to learn valuable lessons.