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Making your Water System Smarter with Intelligent Infrastructure™ U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council Summit Washington, DC December 3, 2009 Presented By: Ike Moss Vice President, Municipal Sales The Aclara Intelligent Infrastructure™ The Intelligent Infrastructure™ encompasses the design and implementation of smart strategies, technologies, and networks that allow utility operations and services to communicate effectively and efficiently while increasing control and automation. • • • • • • Utility-wide data/communications networking – Advanced Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies – Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meter data management systems Consumer web portals Home area networking (HAN) systems Advanced leak detection systems Remote connect/disconnect solutions The Aclara Smart Communications Network • Utilizes existing infrastructure • Connects directly to and extends the utility enterprise LAN • Creates a secure, high-speed, private, wireless, TCP/IP network • Built on IEEE standards • Simplifies the utility communication strategy • Reduces utility overall communication O&M cost AMI/HAN Backhaul Workforce Management Water Distribution • SCADA • Water towers • Regulators/Valves • Monitoring system (leak detection) • Video surveillance • Pump station/pressure station • Treatment plant Aclara STAR® AMI Network Two-Way Communication System • • • • • • • • • • Transmits and receives data Maximizes battery life (20 years; hourly read) Launches a time-synchronized network Works with all meter manufacturers Delivers multiple meter readings from every meter, every day Eliminates estimated bills Allows for timely revenue protection, immediate theft and tamper detection Enables immediate response to customer inquiries Remote connect and disconnect capabilities In-Home Displays Aclara STAR® ZoneScan™ Leak Detection Aclara STAR ZoneScan uses acoustic leak detection to: • • • Predict and locate leaks in the water system before and after the meter Correct and repair system leaks before they reach catastrophic levels Inform customers on water use and conservation methods An international study found that it can take an average of 182 days to learn of a leak…find the leak…and then repair the leak. • • This leads to losses of roughly 1.2 million gallons of water per year. That is 6500 gallons of water per day. Aclara STARWeb - Customer Web Presentment • Daily Usage Analysis • Promotions • Weather Data • Conservation Tips Aclara STAR® Network Systems – Proven and Reliable Over 100 cities and municipalities have chosen Aclara STAR Network systems for their AMI and communication solutions. • Build a secure, reliable communication network • Provide comprehensive customer service • Plan for expansion and growth • Save resources • Promote conservation through automation How can we help you create your Intelligent Infrastructure™? Questions?