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Advanced Metering: - What it is - How it affects consumers. July 18, 2007 Steve Hadden. Core Expertise Metering, Meter Data Systems Data Communications Telecommunications Customer Services, Technologies & Automation Mission Expert technical & business strategy support to:
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Advanced Metering:- What it is- How it affects consumers July 18, 2007 Steve Hadden
Core Expertise Metering, Meter Data Systems Data Communications Telecommunications Customer Services, Technologies & Automation Mission Expert technical & business strategy support to: Institutional Clients Utilities & Energy providers Industry Technology Suppliers Founded 1983 Incorporated 1985 Plexus Offices Boston Minneapolis Affiliates Pittsburgh Corporate Focus The business & technologies of utility interaction with customers. Who is Plexus Research?Objectivity — Expertise — Integrity 629 Massachusetts Ave., Boxborough, MA 01719 Phone: 978-263-6080 Email: expert@plexusresearch.com
Briefing Outline • Introduction • Consequences for Consumers • What is Advanced Metering? • From simple to fully-featured • Impacts on Utilities • What does it cost?
Consequences for Consumers AMR • Service improvements • Accurate, timely bills • Fast, accurate response to inquiries • Utility operating efficiency • Lower costs • Improved service metrics (reliability, etc.) • Improved market dynamics • Lower average costs • More stable market • Higher infrastructure utilization • … many more … AMI Lifestyle changes Demand Response
AMI • Meter device + infrastructure • More capable meter & device • Communication infrastructure Demand Response • Devices in the customer premises • Thermostats, etc. • Utility program What is Advanced Metering? AMR • Simple device in the meter. • Mobile reading … handheld or vehicle.
In-Home Display AzTech Images courtesy of Elster Electricity BlueLine
Advanced Metering Utility Impacts AMR • Improved quality of existing data • Automation of manual reading • “Mobile” reading (pedestrian or vehicle) • Substantial new high-quality data • Fixed network advanced metering • Many new data uses & benefits • New demand management resources • Customer interaction required AMI Demand Response
What does it cost? To buy the hardware: • AMR: $10 to $20 per meter. • AMI: $40 to $100 per meter. • Demand response • The cost of AMI + … • Thermostat, display, load switch(es), service switch, etc. – all $40 to $200 each • Big questions … • Does the benefit justify the cost? • Who should pay: utility or customer?
Steve Hadden 629 Massachusetts Ave.Boxborough, MA 01719978-263-6080Expert@PlexusResearch.com