Chatham-Kent Hydro Selects Tantalus for Smart Meter Deployment.VANCOUVER, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography -- Utility Validates Network to meet Ontario Energy Board The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is a Crown corporation responsible for regulating natural gas and electricity utilities in the province of Ontario, Canada. This includes setting rates and approving the Independent Electricity Market Operator (IMO)'s budget and fees. Initiative Tantalus Systems Corp., a designer and manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. networks for utilities, today announced a contract with Ontario's Chatham-Kent Hydro Inc. to supply the Tantalus Utility Network(TM) (TUNet(TM)) for a 1000-endpoint residential deployment. The deployment, which begins later this month, will allow C-K Hydro to validate TUNet's smart metering A Smart meter generally refers to a type of advanced meter (usually an electrical meter) that identifies consumption in more detail than a conventional meter; and optionally, but generally, communicates that information via some network back to the local utility for monitoring and capabilities, in preparation for implementing the Ontario Energy Board's Smart Meter Initiative. A multi-application communications platform, TUNet will also help the utility improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service through its support for real-time outage out·age n. 1. A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. 2. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. management and other core utility functions. "Our team, led by Hugh Bridgen our Manager of Stations and Metering, performed an exhaustive assessment of the available technologies," said C-K Hydro President Dave Kenney, "and TUNet was the clear choice. The 220 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. TUNet platform provides cost-effective coverage, a wide range of smart metering capabilities, and the flexibility to meet our changing needs over time. It's a solution built for the future, which is just what we need at this critical turning point in Ontario's energy industry." A two-way, real-time wireless network, TUNet provides exceptional range with minimal infrastructure, enabling utilities to quickly establish territory-wide coverage and then cost-effectively deploy applications wherever they are most needed. Demand response and other advanced metering applications can be deployed selectively, allowing utilities to easily adapt to changing regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. and business opportunities. "Chatham-Kent Hydro is taking a position of leadership to address the province's energy challenges," said Eric Murray, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Tantalus. "We're very proud that they have selected TUNet to help them meet their needs. We're seeing a growing number of customers make the same choice, as the market recognizes the value of TUNet's inherently flexible infrastructure and cost-effective deployment capabilities. The Tantalus Utility Network was designed from day one to meet the challenges facing utilities today." About Chatham-Kent Hydro C-K Hydro is a regulated electrical distribution company and an affiliate of Chatham-Kent Energy. The sole shareholder is the Municipality MUNICIPALITY. The body of officers, taken collectively, belonging to a city, who are appointed to manage its affairs and defend its interests. of Chatham-Kent. C-K Hydro's mandate is to provide safe and reliable electricity at competitive rates to urban customers of Chatham-Kent. For more information, please visit www.ckenergy.com. About Tantalus Founded in 1989, Tantalus designs, manufactures, and markets two-way, real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. communications networks to monitor and control electric, gas, and water utilities. The Tantalus Utility Network is a single, multi-purpose communications backbone specifically designed to help utilities extend the capacity of their distribution infrastructure. Tantalus' long-range wireless networks unite a utility's applications, making advanced metering, outage management, power quality monitoring, load management, and distribution automation cost-effective and practical throughout both urban and rural service areas. For more information, please visit www.tantalus.com. |
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