Definition: Reduced Restoration Cost

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Reduced Restoration Cost

The functions that provide this benefit lead to fewer outages and/or help restore power quicker or with less manual labor hours, which results in lower restoration costs. These costs can include line crew labor/material/equipment, support services such as logistics, call centers, media relations, and other professional staff time and material associated with service restoration.[1]




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smart grid
References
  1. SmartGrid.gov 'Description of Benefits'


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