Commission authorizes SCADA upgrade after regulator failures and outages

Sep 3, 2024

After recent regulator and tap-changer issues caused outages, Goodland commissioners approved a SCADA-based voltage regulation upgrade and related controls, authorizing up to $42,000 for equipment and integration work.

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City electric staff described recurring problems with an aging mechanical tap changer and regulator equipment that caused recent residential outages and required on-site intervention. Utility staff recommended moving to a SCADA-based monitoring and control setup to allow real-time adjustments from the control room and reduce the need for manual nighttime visits.

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