APS Testing Self-Healing Grid Technology

APS is testing smart grid technology in Flagstaff, Ariz., designed to reduce power outage duration and speed outage restoration times. This device is one of several along a main power line that automatically identifies faults and helps keep the power on for most customers. (Photo: Business Wire)

Some APS Flagstaff customers might have an outage but never know it. While a typical outage knocks power out to all customers along a power line, the Company is testing new smart grid technology that can automatically isolate the outage to a specific area, keeping the power on for most customers. (Photo: Business Wire)