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Procuring a reliable network-as-a-service vendor to support an AMI implementation

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Key takeaways

  • WaterOne—Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas—needed a new advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system and wondered if procuring a network-as-a-service (NaaS) vendor would reduce the cost, time, and resource requirements compared to owning and maintaining an AMI network in-house.

Modernizing a large meter program with AMI deployment

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Key takeaways

  • A West Coast utility updated its large water meter installation standards, but it struggled to navigate the costly process of upgrading and replacing its meters in the field.
  • E Source worked closely with the utility and the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) installation vendor to evaluate the current condition of all meters and provide recommendations for the application and revenue recovery of outdated meters.

From meter reading to business leading: Using AMI to modernize utility operations

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Key takeaways

  • A large East Coast utility needed to modernize its operations through advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) implementation.
  • E Source partnered with the utility to build a business case for regulatory approval and develop an operating model for an organization-wide AMI deployment.
  • The utility moved from a traditional meter-focused operation to a data-driven Smart Meter Operations Center (SMOC), deploying over three million meters in three years.

Karen Lefkowitz

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Karen Lefkowitz serves as director for the Beyond the Meter Service and has over four decades of experience as an executive in the energy and technology industries. She has most recently delivered expert-level consultation on many topics, including smart grid issues, cybersecurity for energy systems, renewable energy, and the effects of transportation electrification plans on customers and communities.

Customer engagement through smart meter portals

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Contents

Establishing a framework for smart meter portals

Online energy portal case studies

Energy portal best practices

Moving forward with smart meter portals

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E Source announces acquisition of UtiliWorks

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Key takeaways

  • E Source now offers its utility members solution services for technology systems evaluation, design, and implementation through the acquisition of UtiliWorks Consulting.
  • With this acquisition, E Source is positioned as the premier provider of research, data, consulting, and technology implementation support for electric, gas, and water utilities.

UtiliWorks Consulting announces its 100th utility client

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UtiliWorks Consulting has announced a new engagement with the City of Santa Barbara, California, marking its 100th utility client milestone. The city selected UtiliWorks as its integration specialist to provide guidance and oversight to successfully manage the technical aspects of the city’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project.

Optimize your smart city journey

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E Source helps cities assess their technological and organizational maturity in seven key areas to prioritize future investments:

Advanced metering infrastructure procurement and project management

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Key takeaways

  • A West Coast utility struggled with high water loss rates as well as an outdated infrastructure and customer information system (CIS). The utility identified advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) as a way to modernize its system with analytics.
  • The utility partnered with E Source to spearhead the procurement process and choose the right vendors and technologies to support its specific solution requirements.

Saving customers’ lives with an advanced metering infrastructure implementation at Loudon Utilities

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Key takeaways

  • Loudon Utilities Board sought to upgrade more than 20,000 gas, water, and electric meters in its territory to provide an improved customer experience, cut costs, and decrease its fleet’s carbon footprint.
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