b'MODERNIZINGTHE ELECTRIC GRIDPrepare for the future and address the increasing reliability, resiliency and efficiency concerns on an aging distribution system.Grid modernization is a broad term that generally refers to the process of making electric systems more resilient,efficient, reliable and optimized for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and load side technologies. Efforts canrange from distribution system hardening of traditional poles and wire systems, through asset replacements,to updating obsolete protection systems with the newest technology, (i.e. FLISR automaticallylocating a fault, isolating it, and restoring service to the unaffected parts of the system).Grid modernization efforts typically include one or more of the following goals:Increasing ResiliencyReducing LossesImproving ReliabilityManaging Peak DemandAccommodating New Dynamic Loads (i.e. Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure)Optimizing Grid Operation for DER (Solar, Wind, Block Chain and Energy Storage)Ulteig.com | We listen. We solve.1'