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February, 2012

Getting Smart on Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure Overview

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Agenda 1.0 Course Introduction

What is the Smart Grid?

What is AMI and how does it fit into the Smart Grid?

AMI Technologies

2.0 Product Line Overview

2.1 Features/Benefits

Maximizing Grid Reliability, Efficiency & Security

1.0 Introduction What is the Smart Grid? What is AMI and how does it fit into the Smart Grid? AMI Technologies

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Reliable

Infrastructure

Timely

Information

Renewable

Resources

Climate

Change

Supply

Economics

Asset

Management

Operational

Efficiency

Customer

Service

Operational Excellence

Demand Response &

Energy Efficiency

Distributed

Energy

Resources

Conservation

Consumer

Empowerment

What is the Smart Grid?

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What is the Smart Grid? Smart Grid

> Different to different people

> Paradigm shift, revolutionizing the way we use energy & water

> Changing: it will evolve/transform over time

> Not a single technology!!!

Forces Driving the Smart Grid > Technological: electronics, communications, networks, apps

> Environmental: conservation to reduce carbon footprint

> Economic: efficiency, growing energy needs

> Political: Green initiatives, consumer choice, transmission and generation restrictions, Stimulus monies

The Smart Grid impacts > Consumer

> Generation

> Transmission & distribution

> Regulatory & economic policies

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What is the Smart Grid? Consumer satisfaction

> Improved power quality / reduced outages

> Instantaneous connection / disconnection

> Consumer information, choice, control Knowing how much energy an appliance is using

Choice of billing cycle / method / rate

Choice of source: traditional supplier, Green supplier, co-generation

Automation

Support of the future: Electric vehicles, distributed generation

> Improved social options: life-line rates, pre-payment, privacy

Delivery efficiency > Loss reduction: technical and non-technical

> Voltage control

> Asset management

> Peak reduction

> Distributed generation

Improved societal impacts > Conservation: Reduced generation / transmission line needs

> Reduced carbon emissions

> Enabling responsibility

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Why the Smart Grid? Landscape of Utility Issues

Carbon Policies

Demand Response

Energy Efficiency

Grid Modernization

Now 3-5 yrs 6-10yrs

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Horizon

Distributed Energy

Resources Renewables

& Alternatives

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What are Utilities looking for in an AMI solution, globally?

More accurate bills and better information

Consumption analysis

Ability to introduce (offer, bill) new tariffs

Smart homes

On-demand response

Smart Grids Support for distributed generation

Reduce fraud

Lower operational costs and cost-to-serve

Advanced

Metering

Infrastructure

True AMI

solutions are based on

smart meters with 2 Way communicat-ion, enabling

remote metering

capabilities and

configuration

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Renewables

&

Alternatives

Distributed

Energy

Resources

Grid

Modernization

Demand

Response

Energy

Efficiency

Carbon

Policies

AMI

The Smart Grid will evolve over time, AMI is todays building block.

Source: Mike Howard (EPRI) Smart Grid & AMI, NARUC Winter Meeting Feb 2008

AMI Enabling the Smart Grid Blueprint from utility transformation

AMI Technologies

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What is AMI and how is it different from AMR?

Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

> Collects data from meters via wireless communications

> Integrates the information back into a database for billing or analysis

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

> Measures, collects, and analyzes usage, from advanced devices or intelligent meters

> Utilizes various communication media on request or on a pre-defined schedule

The core of an AMI system is 2 way communications, providing

> True Remote Meter Management

> On Demand Capabilities - TOU, Demand, begin Demand Limiting operation, open/close a disconnect switch, etc

> Intelligent features to enhance/protect revenue, improve efficiency, and enable conservation efforts, not typically offered by traditional AMR

AMI provides a total system solution for the Smart Grid

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AMI End-to-End Description

Metering LAN Meter collection point

Wide Area Net Cellular (GSM/CMDA),

Private networks

Backbone Fiber, Point-to- Point Wireless

Demand Response Home Area Networks

Utility Operations Network Mgmt System & Connection to MDMS

or Enterprise Service Bus

Data Collector Collection point &

network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems

Communications Infrastructure Software Premise

Equipment Metering

Measures, collects, and stores end-user energy

use

Transmits data between collector and

utility head end software. Also known

as backhaul.

Provides an IP connection through Fiber, Point-to-Point Wireless & is usually part of the telecom

system

Devices in the premise that can be remotely controlled and monitored by the utility

such as load control, thermostats, PEHV

Interfaces AMR solution to customer information system.

Sometimes called head end

Collects, stores and transmits usage for

multiple meter points. Solution-specific device.

Transmits usage info. Now being incorporated into the

meter

Central repository for meter data that can be

accessed by a large number of groups and

systems

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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HAN- Standards Based Systems

Wireless:

> ZigBee

Pros: Cheap, Low Power requirements long battery life

Cons: Limited wall penetration capability, range, bandwidth

> WiFi

Pros: Widely deployed already in many homes

Cons: Each device must have constant power source (battery operation not practical today)

Wired

> HomePlug or Ethernet

Pros: More reliable than wireless

Cons: Cant directly reach Thermostat

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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Smart Meters Value Map CTQ Deliverable

Rich Functionality Deliver a meter with requirements needed in multiple IEC and ANSI markets.

Varied AMI Communication Support

The market has mesh Radio, WiMAX, PLC, serial, GPRS and others.

Ease of Installation Ensure compatibility with a wide range of existing meter footprints.

Protocol Standards Deliver standards compatible meter, requires option for ANSI C12.18/19 protocols and tables, as well as IEC 62056 DLMS/COSEM.

Family of Meters Customers require more than just one meter, deliver the family for a full roll-out.

Functionality without High Bandwidth Back-Haul

Provide a smart meter, enabling functionality driven by progressive markets with high bandwidth AMI to be leveraged by customers in markets with low bandwidth back-office connection.

Faster Integrations Make the meter smart, dont defer it to the AMI card to implement the logic to enable us to provide a consistent smart solution easily regardless of AMI choice.

Value for Money Hit the right price versus functionality point in the market.

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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LAN (Collectors) Technology Differentiation Factors

Factor Description

System Bandwidth (Low vs. Moderate vs. High)

For Distribution Automation

For Premise Equipment

Moderate and high bandwidth solutions will win because utilities want SCADA-level controls for Distribution Automation and futureproofing of systems given 15-year expected service life. Future security requirements will also require additional bandwidth

Standards (Proprietary, Moderately Open, Fully Open)

Interoperability

Meter vendor flexibility

Utilities will require moderately to fully open, interoperable systems given scale of investment and expected service life

System Security Level (Adequate, Advanced, Carrier-Grade)

Security issue will become more important over time, and utilities will prefer carrier-grade security at least for automating critical distribution assets

Coverage of Utility Network Devices (Partial,Full Electric, Comprehensive)

Device Portfolio (residential, C&I, DA)

Urban / Suburban / Rural coverage

Gas and/or Water meters

Hybrid architectures

Utilities will prefer single vendor relationships for entire coverage area, favoring vendors capable of supporting all topologies. Many large utilities are integrated, and will favor vendors able to simultaneously automate gas and water meters.

Enterprise Applications to Drive Value to Utilities

Strength and maturity of hardware, applications and vendor network that deliver core components of business case

Core to delivering business case. Utilities will favor companies with best existing suite and best/lowest risk plan to build out additional capabilities

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Introduction Technologies; Bandwidth 1

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Wired

RF

Wired

RF

Wired

RF

Power Line Carrier

Analog Cellular (Obsolete)

Land Line Telephone

Mesh & Tower Based RF Systems

as well as GSM/CDMA Cellular

Broadband over Power Line

4G, EDGE & 1XRTT Cellular / WiFi / WiMAX

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LAN - Power Line Carrier (PLC) > Technology is quite mature first patent issued in 1887

> First used by Utilities in the US for controlling switchgear and relays in the 1930s

> Involves the injection and extraction of signals onto/from an energized power line

> Various methods are employed each with advantages/ disadvantages

Pros:

> A good solution for rural areas where it may not be possible to deploy wireless infrastructure

> Widely deployed and trusted

Cons:

> To be able to push signal trough transformers and other distribution devices, bandwidth (frequency) must be kept low making PLC a self-limiting communications technology

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LAN - RF Based AMI Solutions

> Many frequencies, but only three basic models:

> RF has the advantage of not requiring the expensive equipment of PLC and BPL, but various systems are limited in their range by the architectural model and the frequency they use (leaving PLC still a better technical choice for rural reads - in some situations)

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Broadband over Power Line (BPL) AMI Systems

> Essentially the same transmission concept of PLC, but with much higher bandwidth

> Although technology has been known for decades, adoption has been slow due to:

Excessive cost of equipment

(This is still a problem in that expensive bridges must be used to take signals around each distribution transformer)

Interference with local RF transmissions

(Local notching of offending frequencies has addressed this)

Pros:

> High bandwidth with the capbility of providing other services (internet, VoIP)

Cons:

> Equipment costs are high and many required in less dense areas

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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WAN Features

SD iNET Mercury

3650

Bandwidth

Range/Coverage

Security

Interfaces

Dedicated Spectrum

Standards Based

Management

GE WAN Solutions

Industrially Hardened - Extreme operating temperatures - IEEE 1613 Compliance Substation Hardened

Application Flexibility - Serial and IP/Ethernet traffic - Fixed or mobile data solutions - Point-to-multipoint solutions - Point-to-point

Reliable & Scalable - Future-proof & backwards compatible

- Long range - Network Management

Secure - Standards-based encryption, authentication, and data integrity verification - Dynamic key rotation, provisioning lists, redundancy, and anti-jamming technologies.

- Licensed

Complete Solutions - Full offering of engineering services and complete turnkey wireless solutions - Site surveys, computer-generated path analyses, frequency coordination, licensing

- Network design, installation & support, and in-depth training - Network Management Hosting and NOC Integration

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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Head End Software Requirements Meter Data Collector Software

Support increasing device volumes Support increasing data demand Scalable

No compromise of customer information Protect against unauthorized device access Secure

Easily integrate with 3rd party applications Wide choice of device vendors Open

Adapt to changing business requirements Support evolving industry standards Flexible

2.0 Product Line Overview

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Private networks






network access

Meter Data Mgmt

Customer Info Sys

Head End Software

Demand Response

Outage Mgmt

Billing Systems


Equipment Metering


use



as backhaul.


system








meter



systems

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GEs AMI Solutions Positioning properly Customer Scenario # 1

-- Meter density less than 100 per square mile

Customer Scenario # 2 -- Meter density between

100 to 4,000 per square mile

-- 802.16e NOT BUILT OUT

Customer Scenario # 3 -- Meter density GREATER

than 4,000 per square mile

-- Frequency licensing available

-- Utility willing to build out infrastructure

Customer Scenario # 4 -- Meter density DOES NOT MATTER

-- 802.16e built out & coverage available

Recommended Solution HAN / NAN: GE I-210+C Smart Meter with the following options: 1. Remote connect/disconnect switch 2. RF Mesh NIC Card 3. PLC NIC Card for extreme

remote locations

Data Collector / WAN: GE MDS BridgeNET Data Collector with the following options: 1. Access Point 2. GE MDS SD Long-Range Licensed backhaul 3. Leased/ purchased 200, 400 or 900

Spectrum 4. Optional back-up cellular card 5. Power supply & battery back-up Backhaul / Backbone Options: 1. Private microwave wireless GE MDS Intrepid Series 2. GE Lentronics JMUX fiber multiplexers

Systems Management: 1. GE MDS PulseNET Communication Network Management System 2. Head-end software 3. Meter Data Management Station

Recommended Solution HAN / NAN: GE I-210+C Smart Meter with the

following options: 1 .Remote connect/disconnect switch 2. RF Mesh NIC Card Data Collector / WAN: GE MDS BridgeNET Data Collector with the following options: 1. Access Point

2. GE MDS Mercury backhaul 3. Optional back-up cellular card 4. Power supply & battery back-up

Backhaul / Backbone Options: 1. Private microwave wireless GE MDS Intrepid Series 2. GE Lentronics JMUX fiber multiplexers

Systems Management 1. GE MDS PulseNET Communication Network Management System 2. Head-end software 3. Meter Data Management Station

Recommended Solution HAN / NAN:

GE WX-210+C Smart Meter with the following options: 1. Remote connect/disconnect switch 2. GE WiMAX 2.5GHz NIC Card 3. Lease / purchase of Frequency Data Collector / WAN: WiMAX base stations

Systems Management 1. Head-end software 2. Meter Data Management Station

Recommended Solution HAN / NAN: GE WX-210+C Smart Meter with the

following options: 1. Remote connect/disconnect switch 2. GE WiMAX 2.5 GHz NIC Card 3. Smart Meter subscription thru Broadband provider Systems Management 1. Head-end software 2. Meter Data Management Station

Considered a Private Network

Considered a Private Network

Considered a Public Network

Considered a Public Network

AMI Platforms

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A day in the life in 2020 Home energy management systems

Distributed power generation, including roof top solar

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Power when and where you need it

Secure and reliable

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IEC Meters SGM 3000

ANSI Meters KV2C I210+c

GE Smart Meters Family

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Volt/VAR

Optimization,

DG & Microgrids

Transmission Optimization

Distribution Optimization

Demand Optimization

Peak Mgt,

Load as a

Resource

Asset Optimization

Equipment

prognostics

Workforce Optimization

Advanced Metering Infrastructure

GE Smart Meters in the Smart Grid

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Smarter Meters

A networked device with IP stack

Strongest security standards

Intelligent , standards based

High Bandwidth Network Router

Customized energy services

Available Remote Disconnect

Flexible, reliable, affordable

Softswitch programmable

Standard comms and protocols

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Meters for a Range of Applications

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Micro-generation

Auxiliary Load

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Value Map CTQ Deliverable

Rich Functionality Deliver a meter with requirements needed in multiple IEC and ANSI markets.

Varied AMI Communication Support

The market has mesh Radio, WiMAX, PLC, serial, GPRS and others.

Ease of Installation Ensure compatibility with a wide range of existing meter footprints.

Protocol Standards Deliver standards compatible meter, requires option for ANSI C12.18/19 protocols and tables, as well as IEC 62056 DLMS/COSEM.

Family of Meters Customers require more than just one meter, deliver the family for a full roll-out.

Functionality without High Bandwidth Back-Haul

Provide a smart meter, enabling functionality driven by progressive markets with high bandwidth AMI to be leveraged by customers in markets with low bandwidth back-office connection.

Faster Integrations Make the meter smart, dont defer it to the AMI card to implement the logic to enable us to provide a consistent smart solution easily regardless of AMI choice.

Value for Money Hit the right price versus functionality point in the market.

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Key Technology

Latest technology from proven partners

> Reliable/robust metrology engine

> Proven current transformer (CT) technology

> Proven industrial grade materials

> High performance application processor

> Truly field replaceable AMI communication design

> Designed for a common user experience across all models

> Multiple build options to meet customer needs

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Focus On Security

Physical and electrical security measures

> Tamper detection switches on AMI and meter covers

> Physical sealing of all external and some internal screws

> Encrypted communications

> Levels of password access

> Administrator level password reset

> Hardware level security in microprocessor

> Events and AMI notifications on security alerts

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Smart Meter

Intelligence in the meter

> Metrology

> Home Area Network (Smart Energy Profile)

> Supply disconnect and reconnect

> Auxiliary load control

> Demand/Accumulation

> Time Of Use

> Load profile

> Prepayment

> Quality of Supply

> AMI interface

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Environmentally Friendly

Key energy saving features

> Low power consumption

Significantly below IEC standards (~50%)

> Provide consumers with consumption data

Industry standard Home Area Network (HAN)

Wireless and wired solution

> Supply management

Discretionary load control options

> Peak management

Time Of Use tariffs to encourage lower peak

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Compliant With Important Standards

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Smart Meter Family

Meter RF Mesh comunication

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RF Trilliant SecureMesh

Mesh Architecture Frequency: Unlicensed 2.4 GHz Frequency Standards Based: Uses C12.22 Transfer protocol IP Based Addressing IP Based Backhaul: Using CellReader Devices Powerful End Points: 250 mW & 1 W

Fast Access: On demand reads in 2.5 seconds

Outage reporting HAN/Water/GAS: Through Zigbee

Demand Control: PTC, Meter Remote Disconnect

WAN/MAN (Metro Area)

CDMA/1xRTT, GSM/GPRS, iDEN

WiMAX Ethernet Fiber Phone

LAN/SAN (Sensor

Area) IEEE 802.15.4 (AMI sensor mesh)

WiFi (non-AMI services)

Enterprise Any Enterprise IP Net VPN Carriers Services Internet

One-to-Many

Server Networks

One-to-Many

IP-Networks

Many-to-Many

Peer-to-Peer

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Benefits of Trilliant SecureMesh Multi-Tier Communications

Scalable > SecureMesh WAN bandwidth can be

allocated as needed for AMI/HAN backhaul and DA devices

> SecureMesh NAN provides highest data rate in the industry

Secure > End-to-end standards-based security (IPsec,

ANSI C12.22) > Security partitioned by application and/or

network tier

Flexible > Home-by-home or territory-wide rollouts > Effective in both very rural and very dense

environments

Robust Multi-tier self-healing wireless mesh for all tiers

WAN/NAN Bridge SecureMesh NAN

SecureMesh WAN

A flexible, secure, manageable, and highly reliable private communications infrastructure that can embrace advanced applications

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NIC: #67 Password: 123456789 Time zone: EST

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NIC: #67 Password: 123456789 Time zone: EST

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Time Zone

Checks/Sets Clock Meter ID: 1RSM09

Meter ID: 1RSM09

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Smart Meter Family

Empower The Consumer

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Wireless and wired connectivity

Factory build options for population of wireless and/or wired daughter boards ZigBee technology for wireless connectivity

HomePlug technology for wired connectivity across in-home power lines

HAN connectivity under the meter cover

Optional external HAN support via the AMI communication module

Standards based connectivity Smart Energy Profile 1.1 compatible

Smart Energy Profile 2.0 ready pending ratification of standard

Home Area Networking

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Demand Response Enablers Refrigerator Delay defrost

Modification of run time during peak

Reduced features during peak

Energy saver mode

Washer/Dryer Delayed wash and dry

Reduced cycle time

Manage water usage- cold wash

Energy saver mode

Dish Washer Delayed wash

Reduced cycle time

Manage water usage

Energy saver mode

Range and Microwave Reduced energy cooking

Use of small cavity

Cooking efficiency

Electronic cook top

Smart Thermostat/IHD Fully programmable

Cumulative $kWh Usage

Instantaneous kWh

Instantaneous $Pricing

Home Energy Manager (HEM) Complete Energy usage tracking

Configurable settings/Vacation mode

PEV dashboard

Weather forecast algorithm

Energy saver mode

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Nucleus

Home energy management system

Interoperable with SM3000

ZigBee 1.1

Advanced App based in-home display

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Nucleus

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4.0 Commercialization & Contact

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Discovering needs Leading Questions

Meters Questions:

What is the total number of meters that need to be supported in the AMI network?

What are the types (forms) and number of each type of meter in the system?

What percentage of meters are anticipated to have remote disconnect?

What percentage of meter is anticipated to have HAN capability on deployment?

Is interoperable meter required?

Communications Questions: Do you currently have a communications infrastructure? Fiber and/or Wireless? If yes, can you describe your current

deployment? Private and/or Public?

Can you leverage your current infrastructure to support your AMI requirements?

Do you plan on having your communications infrastructure incorporate DA Devices?

Are there future requirements that would utilize your communications infrastructure?

Do you have a complete list of all the locations of your devices?

Head-End Questions: Has a Meter Data Management System (MDMS) been implemented or selected?

Which system is expected to be the System of Record?

What critical utility enterprise applications do you have currently, that should connect to the head end directly? In the future?

What GE applications do you utilize currently?

Do you have plans for integrating an Enterprise Service Bus?

Has a systems integrator been chosen for the project?

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