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FPUA approves purchase of TripSaver reclosers under DOE GRIP grant

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board · January 21, 2025

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Summary

The board approved a sole‑source purchase of two TripSaver II reclosers for distribution‑line protection as part of a Department of Energy GRIP grant. The units, from S&C Electric via Stewart C. Irby Company, are budgeted as fully reimbursable under the grant and were approved not to exceed $1,371,864.81.

FPUA staff presented a request to purchase two TripSaver II distribution reclosers as part of a U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) grant and the board approved the sole‑source purchase.

Eric Meyer, electric and gas supervisor and engineer, said the GRIP award funds upgrades including…

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