Bangor Hydro Electric Company is implementing Itron software solutions to migrate from automated meter reading (AMR) processes to an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). The utility will employ Itron technology to implement dynamic pricing and multi-channel customer engagement that will help customers better understand and manage their energy usage. via Bangor Hydro Chooses Itron Software.
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Smart energy grids—the term used to describe the upgrade of 20th century power grids to become intelligent and networked, reducing costs and increasing efficiency and reliability—have long been discussed, and early versions of smart meters in the form of Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) devices have been in use for several years with limited success. These Continue reading →
The first of 20 routes in the city of Ocala’s new automatic meter reading system is up, and running and a second route is expected to be activated next week. The city is replacing all its old electric and water meters in its service area, part of which lies outside the city limits, with the Continue reading →
It’s been one year since Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association integrated a comprehensive smart grid-enabling communications system built on a private spectrum wireless network from Arcadian Networks (News – Alert) Arcadian Networks designs and delivers wireless broadband communication systems to the energy sector. Wright Hennepin operates a fully supported communication platform for AMR and SCADA Continue reading →
Embedded Leader Demonstrates Five Comprehensive Metering Platforms; Offers Extensive Semiconductor Portfolio for Smart Grid Applications MeteringChina Conference and Exhibition BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imagine a self-healing electrical grid that is as intelligent and interactive as the Internet. Governments, service providers and system and component suppliers are collaborating to create such a robust grid by developing and implementing smart Continue reading →
