Silver Spring Networks Successfully Deploys Smart Meter Network at Westario Power Services, Inc.SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif. -- Silver Spring Networks, innovators innovators people who will try new things. early innovators important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems. of open, standards-based, utility networking technology, announced today that they have successfully deployed a smart meter 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 network pilot project for Westario Power Services, Inc. This project was initiated as part of the Ontario Utilities Smart Metering (OUSM) Working Group's smart metering evaluations. The goal of Ontario's "smart meter" initiative is to advance energy conservation in Ontario by offering value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. such as demand response, peak pricing, interval data collection and load management. This will empower utility customers to manage their usage more efficiently and to allow utilities to deliver reliable services more economically. Silver Spring Networks brings an innovative approach to meeting the needs of utilities. Silver Spring Networks' products and technologies enable the creation of a multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective network infrastructure for electric, water and gas utilities that can automate costly and time-consuming utility processes, reduce energy costs and improve distribution system reliability. Silver Spring Networks' solution builds a scalable, reliable infrastructure from the substation to the customer premise. This two-way, IP-based, multi-purpose network infrastructure, known as the last mile utility network, makes it possible for a utility to control and monitor the entire distribution network. Working with Rodan Energy & Metering Solutions for installation services and GE Energy for advanced meters, Silver Spring Networks designed, implemented and installed an AMI solution for Westario Power Services, Inc. The implementation at Westario includes the network infrastructure, full function, Time of Use and Load Profile meters from GE, as well as network and information management software. The system is delivering 2 channels of 15 minute interval data, full security logs and rich current TOU/register reads from every meter, every day. "From the OUSM Working Group perspective," stated James Douglas James Douglas is the name of: Scottish noblemen
About Silver Spring Networks Silver Spring Networks connects utilities with their customers over a two-way, real-time network, enabling innovation and change. Utilities can enhance the way they interact with customers. Customers are empowered to manage their energy more efficiently. The quality and reliability of delivery is improved. Costs are lowered. Silver Spring Networks' standards-based, scalable and secure networking infrastructure, known as the last mile utility network, supports utility applications including advanced metering, demand response and distribution automation. About Rodan Energy & Metering Solutions Inc. Rodan Energy & Metering Solutions Inc. ("Rodan") is a leading provider of wholesale and retail metering services and energy management systems in Ontario with the breadth and depth of knowledge and proven experience to provide a turnkey metering installation, and ongoing IESO IESO Independent Electricity System Operator (Ontario, Canada) IESO Indoor Environmental Standards Organization IESO Internet Enabled Supply Ordering (HP printer e-service) and Measurement Canada-compliant support as a Meter Service Provider ("MSP (1) (Management Service Provider or Managed Service Provider) An organization that manages a customer's computer systems and networks which are either located on the customer's premises or at a third-party datacenter. "). About util-assist util-assist, a Canadian owned and operated consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , has more than 13 years experience dealing with AMR technologies, CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S vendors and systems implementations; selling and installing metering technologies, and creating software solutions to interface CIS systems to metering technologies in a cost effective manner. util-assist has dealt with local distribution companies and retailers, assisted utilities to enter the de-regulated marketplace and advised the regulators regarding AMR implementation strategies. util-assist is uniquely positioned to support businesses in devising their own strategies to effectively implement the changes that are required. |
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