Public services

Water and Electric Combination Utility in the City of Dothan, Alabama Selects Aclara's Advanced Metering Infrastructure Solution

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Public services, Hubbell Incorporated, Public utility, Economy, Economic sectors

Dothan implemented the Aclara RF network , a point-to-multipoint network that provides gas, electric and water utilities with reliable, two-way communications.

Key Points: 
  • Dothan implemented the Aclara RF network , a point-to-multipoint network that provides gas, electric and water utilities with reliable, two-way communications.
  • The AMI solution was particularly suited to Dothan's service territory, which is characterized by electric and water customers dispersed across differing geographic areas.
  • The Aclara AMI solution is also helping Dothan provide a prepayment service to electric and water customers.
  • Aclara , a division of Hubbell Utility Solutions,is a world-class supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) and services to more than 1,000 water, gas, and electric utilities globally.

Global Smart Meter Market (2020 to 2025) - Analysis by Type, End-user, Region and Country - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Utilities, Energy, Electric power, Articles, Energy, Internet of things, Public services, Motor vehicles, Smart meter, Electricity meter, SMart, Gas meter, Smart grid

Global Smart Meter Market was valued at USD 22652.5 million in the year 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Global Smart Meter Market was valued at USD 22652.5 million in the year 2019.
  • Most importantly, plans and policies formulated by government to equip households and industrial units with smart meters are impelling the market growth of Smart Meter market at global level.
  • The report analyses Smart Meter Market By Type (Smart Electric Meter, Smart Water Meter, Smart Gas Meter).
  • The report presents the analysis of Smart Meter market for the historical period of 2015-2019 and the forecast period of 2020-2025.

UMS Redefines Metering-as-a-Service Market to Drive Advanced Metering Adoption

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Utilities, Finance, Consulting, Energy, Professional services, Environment, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Security, Electric power distribution, Public services, Emerging technologies

The industrys first subscription-based metering program provides Utilities an expedited migration path to Advanced Metering delivering all the equipment, meters, software and services to upgrade antiquated infrastructures.

Key Points: 
  • The industrys first subscription-based metering program provides Utilities an expedited migration path to Advanced Metering delivering all the equipment, meters, software and services to upgrade antiquated infrastructures.
  • netAMP gives us an Advanced Metering Program that we didnt even know was possible with our budget, said Gonzales, LA Mayor, Barney Arceneaux.
  • Delivers all the AMI equipment, software and services for metering program
    netAMP includes everything a Utility needs to transition to a fully implemented, advanced metering program.
  • To learn more about netAMP, please visit: www.getnetamp.com
    Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) is the leading end-to-end solution provider that helps Utilities accelerate advanced metering implementations and improve operational outcomes.

Olea Edge Analytics Unveils Real-Time Water Utility Meter Management Platform for Cities to Optimize Revenue

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Technology, Utilities, Energy, Software, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Water, Public services, Water technology, Water industry, Water metering, Water supply, Hydrology

Olea Edge Analytics , an intelligent edge computing platform for the water utility industry, today announced a program for cities to optimize revenues associated with water meter inaccuracy.

Key Points: 
  • Olea Edge Analytics , an intelligent edge computing platform for the water utility industry, today announced a program for cities to optimize revenues associated with water meter inaccuracy.
  • The program includes a comprehensive survey, installation and access to the Olea Edge Analytics user-interface for real-time monitoring.
  • As Olea pinpoints where cities are losing out on water billing revenue, water providers can begin to see an immediate ROI with prioritized meter maintenance recommendations.
  • Oleas proven technology empowers utilities to optimize water delivery, billing and conservation so cities can generate millions more in revenue.

Kaman K-MAX® Continues as a Proven Firefighting Asset for U.S. Forest Service

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Engineering, Defense, Air, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Contracts, Wildland fire suppression, Bloomfield, Connecticut, Kaman Corporation, Aerial firefighting, Helicopter, Kaman, United States Forest Service, Firefighting, Public safety, Public services, Government, Kaman K-MAX

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), today announced the United States Forest Service (USFS) awarded 40 percent of all Type 1, large helicopters exclusive use contracts, to K-MAX helicopter operators.

Key Points: 
  • Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), today announced the United States Forest Service (USFS) awarded 40 percent of all Type 1, large helicopters exclusive use contracts, to K-MAX helicopter operators.
  • These four-year contracts ensure immediate resources are available to the USFS when the need for firefighting arises.
  • The K-MAX continues to be a proven aerial firefighter worldwide and is the most cost effective Type 1 helicopter in service today, said Roger Wassmuth, Senior Director of Business Development.
  • We are extremely proud of our K-MAX operators and pleased the USFS has decided to increase the number of K-MAXs on exclusive use contracts.

IPL Selects Landis+Gyr for Advanced Metering Expansion and IoT Capable Network

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Articles, Energy, Electric power distribution, Public services, Emerging technologies, Electric power, Canton of Zug, Landis+Gyr, Toshiba, Meter data management, Electrical grid, Smart meter

The contract includes the addition of 350,000 advanced meters and updated network infrastructure to IPL's existing AMI program.

Key Points: 
  • The contract includes the addition of 350,000 advanced meters and updated network infrastructure to IPL's existing AMI program.
  • Landis+Gyr will continue to provide network and meter management services, along with software hosting.
  • IPL also utilizes Landis+Gyr's meter data management system, advanced load management system and operating software.
  • IPL will deploy Gridstream Connect network infrastructure capable of supporting existing metering and load control devices, while enabling new technologies such as Landis+Gyr's Revelo metering platform.

Itron Announces Innovative Gas Technology for Gen5 Network

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Software, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Environment, Energy, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Itron, Encoder receiver transmitter, Public services, ERT, Public utility, Natural gas, Articles, Energy, Economy

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced its innovative 500G gas Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) module is now available on its Gen5 network.

Key Points: 
  • Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced its innovative 500G gas Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) module is now available on its Gen5 network.
  • Originally designed for Itrons OpenWay Riva IoT network, the 500G gas ERT now connects to Itrons Gen5 network.
  • This provides Gen5 customers with new smart gas functionality, helping them to reliably, accurately and securely deliver and measure natural gas.
  • Safety is top of mind for natural gas providers and with our 500G gas ERT, utilities can ensure safe, reliable and accurate delivery of natural gas.

Health-Conscious Architecture Firm Recommends Opting Out of a Smart Meter

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Electric power, Articles, Energy, Measurement, Public services, Internet of things, Smart meter, Electricity meter, Gas meter, Measuring instrument

In Iowa, architectural firm, Jonathan Lipman AIA & Associates, Inc. of Fairfield participated in all the smart meter hearings as an Intervenor.

Key Points: 
  • In Iowa, architectural firm, Jonathan Lipman AIA & Associates, Inc. of Fairfield participated in all the smart meter hearings as an Intervenor.
  • Some experts say that smart meter RF radiation is much stronger than cell phone radiation, and unlike a phone you cannot turn your smart meter off or keep it away from children."
  • The Board rulings in Iowa permit any standard residential customer to opt out of having a smart meter for a small monthly charge of $4.08 for an electric meter and $2.80 for a gas meter.
  • To avoid the $4.08 monthly charge for the smart meter measuring electric usage, customers can elect a reduced transmission smart meter.

China Smart Meter Industry Report, 2019-2026

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Articles, Electric power, Energy, Motor vehicles, Internet of things, Public services, Water technology, Smart meter, Electricity meter, SMart, Water metering, Smart grid

Favorable policies and robust demand contribute to the fast growing smart meter industry in China.

Key Points: 
  • Favorable policies and robust demand contribute to the fast growing smart meter industry in China.
  • Smart water meter: in 2019, the smart water meter market in China was valued at RMB RMB6,147 million, with shipments and penetration reaching 27.105 million units and 32.7%, separately.
  • Smart gas meter: in 2019, the smart gas meter market in China was worth RMB7.62 billion, with shipments and penetration reaching 38.1 million units and 65.4%, separately.
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    China smart meter industry segments (smart electric meter, smart water meter, smart gas meter and smart heat meter);
    6 global and 17 smart meter companies.

Insights on the Worldwide Courier, Express and Parcel Industry to 2025 - Featuring Aramex PJSC, Deutsche Post & Fedex Corporation Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Express mail, Transport, Courier, Public services, Postal system, DPDgroup

The "Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global courier, express and parcel market is currently witnessing strong growth.
  • Courier, express and parcel (CEP) refer to a collection of services that involves the delivery of various goods and products through land, air or waterways across locations.
  • What is the structure of the global courier, express and parcel market and who are the key players?