Helps increase efficiencies in electricity transmission

Pallavi Kuchikulla, a long time resident of Harrison NJ, has been awarded the Technology Transfer Award, presented by the industry non-profit, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).  She has been an employee of Con Edison since 2006.

Kuchikulla, an engineer in Transmission Planning, developed a computer application that recommends the best configuration for the transmission system to minimize electric losses, which is aiming to help Con Edison save energy while maintaining reliability.

Robert Sanchez, Con Edison's vice president of System and Transmission Operations congratulated the winners. "Con Edison takes pride in being recognized as the most reliable utility in North America, and these projects exemplify our ongoing commitment to developing new methods that enhance both reliability and efficiency”.

Sanchez added, "We congratulate our employees on their awards and thank EPRI for being a great partner."

Con Edison's vast transmission system provides power to its 3.3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County.

Having been a resident of Harrison NJ since 2004, she stated about her experience.

“I like Harrison because the PATH station makes it easy and convenient for me to commute to my job with Con Edison in Manhattan. I find Harrison to be safe and quiet. I also like living near my Alma mater, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)”.

And what of the new developments coming to Harrison, in the future?

“...I think I’m going to enjoy the shopping centers and other development that will be coming to town to complement the Red Bulls soccer arena”, she replied.

Her fellow Con Edison winners are Mark Ragona from Protective Systems Testing; and Anna Fu, Amadou Salla Diop, Matt Koenig from Transmission Planning.

Con Edison provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York. The company owns 438 miles of overhead transmission circuits and 742 miles of underground transmission circuits.

Jason Kim for DailyHarrison.com | Contact Jason @jasonsjkim