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Advanced Metering for Water – Lessons Learned
David AllenSL-serco
SL-serco
Fort Worth – Timeline and SWIFT funding
• Feasibility Assessment, 2013• Task Force – Outsourcing Evaluation, 2015• TWDB- SWIFT Funding, 2016
Benefits of a Strong Utility
• Internal Processes take priority• Vendors are told what is needed• Optimum Resources Use• Data strengthens utility as planned• Creative Solutions
Utility Advanced Metering Transformation
Education
Info Gathering
Business Case
PlanRFP/RFQ Creation & Release
RFP/RFQ Evaluation & Selection
Contract Negotiation
Procure
Pilot
Full Install
Future Planning
Deploy
Advanced Metering Balance
• Expediential Data Points• Improved Detail• Maintenance• Privacy• Security
Plan Procure Deplo
yOptimize
Advanced Metering
Potential 1/5 – Costly monthly read
• Bought without expectation• Not prepared for the added exposure• Operating expense increase• Surprised by system requirements• Examples– Minneapolis phone based reading system
Overcharge at Tinley Park
Chesterfield County
Potential 2/5 – Process Automation
• Define process• Note Dependencies• Improve Service and Efficiency• Example: JEA Non-payment shut off
Potential 3/5 – Data provides strength
• Data improves management reports• Better knowledge about use• Knowledge decreases cost• Example East Bay MUD Water
Potential 4/5 – Portal
• Leak Detection• Chemistry• Temperature• Cary, NC
Account Portal
Potential 5/5 – Opportunity
• Integration• Responsive solutions• Predictive maintenance• True Intelligence
Next Steps
• Start Advanced Metering plan• Own your data• Integrate• Keep providing legislative carrots
References
• Chan, Clifford, Manager at East Bay MUD, Mitigation, Carbon Neutrality and Generation, December 2015
• Cary, NC Website, Metering Portal, 2016
