Florida utility Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) has selected Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream Connect network for advanced metering and grid edge sensing.

WREC will deploy Gridstream and Revelo endpoints, using mesh IP and omni-carrier cellular networks to deliver high resolution energy data access for grid monitoring and member engagement.

The deployment will include Gridstream AMI meters and Revelo grid edge sensing devices operating on an RF mesh IP network. Landis+Gyr’s omni-carrier cellular communications will also be deployed in more isolated areas within WREC’s service territory.

“As our community continues to grow along Florida’s Nature Coast, we remain committed to delivering the resilient electric service our members depend on,” said David Lambert, WREC’s general manager. “By leveraging advanced data from across our system, we’re able to automate key processes, improve communication and respond more quickly, helping us keep the lights on when it matters most.”

WREC will be able to connect with more than 270,000 services across its territory in the west-central part of Florida to drive better outage notification and response, provide members with improved access to energy information, and drive service improvements across its distribution network. Headquartered in Dade City, Florida, WREC provides services on the northeast side of Tampa Bay, along with rural areas further east of the city.

“Flexible grid management starts at the grid edge with the ability to stream high resolution current and voltage data and turn those data into actionable insights,” said Mark Ortega, director of distribution sales at Landis+Gyr. “WREC will benefit from the ability to analyse advanced power quality metrics and detect grid anomalies at the edge and immediately share those data with software applications that deliver proven benefits for both consumers and utilities.”

WREC (wrec.net) is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving 270,000 homes and businesses in Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Polk and Sumter counties.

Landis+Gyr (www.landisgyr.com) provides integrated energy management. It measures and analyses energy use to generate analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, helping utilities and consumers reduce energy consumption. With sales of $1.7bn in 2024, the Swiss firm employs around 6300 people across five continents.