US-funded lab inaugurated

LAHORE: US Consul General Colleen Crenwelge on Wednesday inaugurated a new state-of-the-art, US-funded Smart Grid Integration Testing Lab at Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) House.

A statement said the lab would allow the Pakistan Information Technology Company (PITC) to monitor electricity consumption through smart meters and a single software system, which would improve access to reliable, affordable electricity for everyone.

Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Crenwelge said the new lab would help PITC and distribution companies monitor consumers’ real-time electricity needs, ensure electricity is delivered where and when it was needed, and guarantee that electricity bills were accurate and fair. “Customers should see better service and cheaper electricity in the long run,” she added.