Utilidata, Inc. announced today that the company will install its AdaptiVolt™ technology on portions of the electric system in the Ameren Illinois service territory. The deployment of this technology is part of a pilot program to monitor electric distribution system conditions and execute control actions to minimize system losses and improve grid efficiency.

“Ameren Illinois is implementing a world-class energy infrastructure modernization program to improve service reliability in central and southern Illinois,” said Ron Pate, Senior Vice President, Operations and Technical Services for Ameren Illinois. "Volt/VAR optimization has the potential to deliver significant energy efficiency savings for our customers. We look forward to working with Utilidata to implement their innovative technology."

Utilidata’s AdaptiVolt™ technology leverages real-time information from the distribution system to optimize the delivery of electric power and has been proven to help utility companies reduce their overall energy consumption without any required changes to consumer behavior. The technology helps to reduce losses and save energy by optimizing how a utility's electric distribution system voltage control devices operate as electricity travels from substations, through the electric distribution system, and ultimately to homes and businesses.

“Utilidata is excited to work with Ameren Illinois to deploy our best-in-class technology and deliver the same types of energy savings and distribution system insights for their customers as we have delivered to customers of several major utilities across the country,” said Josh Brumberger, Chief Commercial Officer for Utilidata. "By monitoring real-time data from the grid, we have helped utilities achieve three to five percent energy savings, while improving reliability and power quality.”

About Utilidata:

Utilidata®, Inc. is a global software company that works with electric utilities to enhance energy efficiency and grid security. The company’s patented technology captures real-time data from the grid giving utilities information needed to save energy, mitigate issues caused by distributed energy resources, and better detect grid anomalies. With major clients including American Electric Power, National Grid, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Utilidata is backed by leading venture capital firms and is expanding across North America and the Middle East. The company has a world-class production, research and development facility at its headquarters in Providence, RI. For more information, please visit: utilidata.com or follow @Utilidata on Twitter.

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers throughout central and southern Illinois. Our service territory covers more than 1,200 communities and 43,700 square miles and our mission is to power the quality of life. For more information, visit AmerenIllinois.com. Follow us on Twitter @AmerenIllinois and Facebook.