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Statement of Methodology

Application
 Method
Identify key measurements
 Engineering costs, Equipment implementation costs, Data hosting costs, Metering and billing processes and associated costs, Maintenance costs and savings, End use consumer behavioral changes driven by MySource Meter
Identify engineering criteria and evaluate type of AMI implementations

There are many different types of AMI systems that provide varying levels of data, functionality, tangible benefits and intangible benefits. An evaluation of the type of AMI system to be installed based upon the electric system that it is being installed upon. This evaluation is to include the following key features: System density, Available control functions, Data availability, Communication necessities and performance levels, Implementation costs

Implement backbone communications system
 All AMI systems need a backbone communication system to ultimately send its information to the intended parties. The Smart Energy Source team has evaluated the available communication schemes that are available to utilize in our service areas. This evaluation takes in the consideration the implementation cost, bandwidth availability, reliability and security of the following technologies: Fiber optics, Licensed wireless, Unlicensed wireless, DSL/Cable
 Implement AMI system Once all evaluations and the backbone infrastructure is built, the implementation of the AMI system. This process entails setting up the back-office equipment and changing out all meters to support the AMI system chosen.
Host available data

Create a centralized data repository that will securely and reliably host all of the data associated with the AMI implementation. .
Establish business processes to utilize AMI data
 With the AMI system being phased into existence, it is essential for all organizations to build their processes in such a way to optimize this system and the efficiencies/benefits associated with it.
MySource Meter integration for in home use displays
 MySource is an open architecture system developed to allow integration with all data gathered at the end user level. This data is accessible and displayed to the end user and the utility for purposes that are useful to the specific user and organization. MySource includes an interface for the following user profiles: MySource Residential, MySource Biz, MySource Gateways, MySource Utility


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Operational Procedures/Best Practices

With Smart Metering still within an infancy stage as to full deployment, much is to be learned from real-life experiences and case studies. Smart Energy Source will determine if this new technology will provide overriding values through new best practices compared to current business practices and models.


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AM 2.0 AMI/Systems Operation Integration

In the electric industry it is simpler to identify the key benefits of an AMI system (remote disconnects, demand limiters, outage counts, etc.) than it is with a water utility implementation. Many of these added features in the electrical industry is not currently available for water thus making the benefits less obvious. So the challenge is to provide more AMI functions through internal organizational processes rather than just through added technology implementations.

Case Study Objectives
♦  Evaluate the complete value propositions of a cross-organizational AMI/MDM system.
♦  Determine the challenges and most effective architecture of a co-hosted AMI system.
♦  Determine the cost and benefits of a joint AMI system.
♦  Determine the tangible and intangible benefits (ROI) to all organizations involved with the AMI system.
♦  Determine the business process needed to reap the full benefits from the AMI system (Utility Automation).
♦  Determine what information is most valuable for energy consumers to view and how to manage the wealth of data.


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