Burbank Water and Power Selects Siemens and eMeter for Smart Grid Meter Data Management Project
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 -- Siemens Energy, Inc. announces that Burbank Water and Power (BWP) has chosen to implement eMeter EnergyIP(TM) meter data management system (MDMS) software for its Smart Grid project. BWP selected EnergyIP to support current and future applications and business processes enabled by advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). EnergyIP will also support load control programs initially including improvement of BWP's energy management and conservation through the reliable and timely delivery of interval data from electric meter reads for load control decision making and the prompt verification that usage did change in response to the load control events.
"As we look to rollout Smart Metering for our electric and water customers, we feel an MDMS is the key factor in this Smart Grid project. After an extensive evaluation of the MDM solutions available, we have come to the conclusion that EnergyIP best meets our short-term meter to cash needs, as well as our long-term demand response and Smart Grid program needs. We are excited to work with Siemens and look forward to forming a long-term relationship with Siemens and eMeter," said Joanne Fletcher, Burbank Water and Power assistant general manager/customer service & marketing.
Burbank Water and Power anticipates future business benefits including:
o Significantly enhanced service to utility customers including improved billing accuracy; faster customer response and more efficient customer service; immediate (on-demand) move-in /move-out meter reads; remote meter connect/disconnect; improved reliability; and outage management.
o Improved operational efficiency and reduced costs through reliable interval data from electric and water meter reads for time-of-use pricing programs, prompt notification of leaks, tampering and theft and distribution load analysis.
o Provision of end-customer messages and timely utility information in the home or business, thereby empowering BWP residential customers and businesses to control utility usage and costs.
o Availability of data analytics to help BWP manage load and system assets during and post deployment.
o Ability to track and manage peripheral assets such as plug-in vehicles.
"We are very eager to partner with BWP to provide them a best-in-class meter data management system. Siemens is committed to building a Smart Grid foundation for BWP and enabling their customers to make intelligent decisions by providing smart solutions for energy conservation," said Kevin O'Hara, vice president and general manager, Siemens Energy, Inc., T&D Service Solutions.
EnergyIP's open architecture solution and Siemens' extensive support services and knowledge of the marketplace will successfully enable BWP to implement its desired MDMS solution--one that delivers benefits in the areas of information management, workflow management, operational efficiencies, higher customer satisfaction and peak load management.
Siemens is a direct reseller of EnergyIP providing a global sales and delivery channel including installation, configuration, and first line support for EnergyIP.
Siemens provides Smart Grid solutions along the entire energy conversion chain from planning and consulting to the products and services required to enable the grid to operate intelligently. And Siemens also incorporates solutions for commercial and industrial applications as well as smart homes including building automation, IT systems integration, advanced lighting technology and energy efficient appliances for a comprehensive Smart Grid solution.
The Siemens Energy Sector is the world's leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2008 (ended September 30), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately EUR22.6 billion and received new orders totaling approximately EUR33.4 billion and posted a profit of EUR1.4 billion. On September 30, 2008, the Energy Sector had a work force of approximately 83,500. Further information is available at: http://www.siemens.com/energy.
About Burbank Water and Power
Burbank Water and Power has been providing water and electricity to Burbank's citizens and businesses since 1913. We are a well-run organization that is willing to explore new technologies and opportunities for our community. BWP has a proud tradition of investigating and investing in forward-thinking projects. These projects include using our City's naturally occurring landfill gasses to create renewable electricity, installing a solar water heating system for the McCambridge Park pool, and building the state-of-the-art Magnolia Power Plant. For more information, please visit www.burbankwaterandpower.com.
About eMeter
With over 24 million meters under contract, eMeter enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of their AMI and Smart Grid initiatives, through the eMeter Smart Grid Management software suite. eMeter's experienced professional services team can help ensure project success, as well as provide strategic consulting services for meter data management, advanced metering and demand response. www.emeter.com.
Source: Siemens Energy, Inc.
CONTACT:
Monika Wood of Siemens Energy, Inc.,
+1-407-736-4197, or
monika.wood@siemens.com;
Skye Laudari of Antenna Group, for eMeter,
+1-415-977-1925, or
skye@antennagroup.com;
Joanne Fletcher of Burbank +Water & Power,
+1-818-238-3706, or
JFletcher@ci.burbank.ca.us
Web Site: http://www.siemens.com/energy
