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Silver Spring Networks Successfully Deploys Smart Meter Network at Westario Power Services, Inc.
San Mateo, CA, December 20, 2005 - Silver Spring Networks, innovators of open, standards-based, utility networking technology, announced today that they have successfully deployed a smart meter network pilot project for Westario Power 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 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 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 the OUSM facilitator and president of util-assist, “we are pleased that Silver Spring Networks was able to have the system operational at Westario in such a short timeframe. Having Silver Spring Networks involved as an AMR provider in the Ontario market provides the Ontario Distribution Companies insight into another viable AMR data collection solution.”
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 on-going IESO and Measurement Canada compliant support as a Meter Service Provider (“MSP”).
About util-assist
util-assist, a Canadian owned and operated consulting firm, has more than 13 years experience dealing with AMR technologies, CIS 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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