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Frequently Asked Questions - Comprehensive Energy Plan



Elements of the Plan - System Upgrades


Why are infrastructure upgrades needed?

Like highways and bridges, systems for the transmission and delivery of electricity wear down with time and use. Improvements are needed to ensure reliability and to incorporate new technologies over time.

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What is distributed automation?

The utility of the future will include technology that improves the flow of information and energy between the customer and KCP&L's generation and transmission network. Distributed automation systems use technology to improve efficiency and diagnose, respond to, and repair problems faster.

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