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January 27, 2021<\/p>\n
JPS is reporting an improvement in power reliability by 30% over the past 12 months.\u00a0 This, as the frequency of unexpected power outages fell by roughly a third.\u00a0 Over the period, January to December 2020, the frequency of unplanned outages fell from an average of 11 times to an average of 8 times per year.\u00a0 There are however thousands of customers who very rarely experience unplanned outages.\u00a0 The Company attributes this growing success in reliability to the increased use of smart grid technology; improved equipment management; and use of more scientific approaches to vegetation management along JPS lines.<\/p>\n
The Company noted that while there was a reduction in the number of outages, the duration of some service interruptions were impacted by weather conditions, such as the lingering outer bands of Tropical Storms Laura, Eta and Zeta.\u00a0 These carried prolonged wet conditions, landslides and flooding.<\/p>\n
General maintenance activities throughout the year were also impacted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.\u00a0 With more persons working and studying from home, the Company had to adjust its maintenance and repair schedules to accommodate the new needs of customers.\u00a0 Notwithstanding these challenges, the Company was able to realize an overall improvement in reliability, due primarily to its investment in technology.\u00a0 This has allowed for\u00a0more automation and reduced need for human intervention.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very encouraged that the investment in technology is helping to deliver an improved experience to our customers. In previous times, the challenges that we faced in 2020, would have led to significant and prolonged outages. Now, we\u2019re able to respond in a more agile fashion to address our customers\u2019 needs,\u201d\u00a0<\/i>noted\u00a0<\/i>Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery, Blaine Jarrett.<\/p>\n
JPS remains committed to ongoing innovation to serve customers even better in 2021.<\/p>\n
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