As utilities accelerate their grid modernization efforts, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) is leading the charge with its Advanced Distribution Infrastructure (ADI) program—an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing grid reliability, flexibility, and visibility. This presentation will explore the early lessons learned from TECO’s large-scale deployment of field devices, including smart sensors, reclosers, and advanced communication networks.
Join TECO leaders and industry experts as they share candid insights into the technical, operational, and organizational challenges encountered during the initial rollout. Topics will include improvement of legacy standards, migration of existing devices and communications networks, workforce training, testing strategies, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration. Panelists will also discuss how early feedback from the field is shaping future deployment phases and creating value for TECO ratepayers.