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BPL. A Real Life Experience from Cullman, Alabama. Michael S. McWaters Vice President, Member Services Cullman Electric Cooperative. WHY BPL?. Transition of membership Quality of service expected is constantly being raised Profitability of ISP Future applications Underserved market.
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BPL. A Real Life Experience from Cullman, Alabama Michael S. McWaters Vice President, Member Services Cullman Electric Cooperative Cullman Electric Cooperative
WHY BPL? • Transition of membership • Quality of service expected is constantly being raised • Profitability of ISP • Future applications • Underserved market Cullman Electric Cooperative
Our Pilot Project • Vendor selection • One substation circuit • Wireless connections • Camera on-line • Members on-line • Performance Cullman Electric Cooperative
Applications • Utility • SCADA • AMR • In-truck wireless communications • Security • Member Communications • Community • Law enforcement • Emergency medical Cullman Electric Cooperative
Where do we go from here? • Completion of business model • Review of technology and applicable codes • Expanded pilot project Cullman Electric Cooperative
Contact Information • Cullman Electric Cooperative mmcwaters@cullmanec.com 256.737.3220 or 800.242.1806 Cullman Electric Cooperative