Milton Hydro Launches Two-Year Pilot Program of G&W Electric’s Safegrid Intelligent Grid System to Enhance Grid Reliability
MILTON, Ontario, Aug.
17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. (Milton Hydro) is pleased to announce the launch of a two-year pilot program deploying G&W Electric ’s Safegrid Intelligent Grid System (IGS) sensor technology and analytics system across select areas of its distribution network.
The initiative is designed to explore how advanced grid monitoring, fault detection, and predictive analytics can improve system visibility, operational efficiency, and reliability compared to traditional line patrolling.
It will also assess the Intelligent Grid System’s ability to identify early indicators of potential issues, such as tree contacts or equipment deterioration, enabling proactive maintenance before they result in outages.
Through the evaluation, Milton Hydro will examine potential benefits including predictive outage management, faster fault location, reduced outage impacts, improved reliability performance, and more efficient deployment of operational resources.
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