Meter Reading Technology. AMR vs AMI

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1 Meter Reading Technology Current Itron Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology was installed in W system no longer in production and supported Limited reads per day No customer portal for monitoring usage Fixed-point network only allows reads to be collected via radios; dead spots; not compatible with drive-by collector AMR vs AMI Automatic Meter Reading vs Advanced Metering Infrastructure AMI is next generation of metering technology Allows flexibility for metering (fixed base, drive by, etc.) Two-way communication between meter and billing office Enables customer to manage their usage through website portal and alerts Handout 1

2 Siemens Industries Siemens is an industry leader Siemens would act as the city s consultant in helping us evaluate and manage installation of a new system Turn-key project Performance Contracting LGC allows cities to enter into performance contracts Identified and generated savings are used to offset a portion of the cost of infrastructure Handout 2

3 Process Phase I: Study Phase II: Product Evaluation Phase III: Implementation Handout 3

4 City of Buda, TX Infrastructure Renewal Restricted Siemens AG Current Challenges Resource Constraints Capital Budget Constraints Operating Budget Reductions Staff & Expertise Time Aging Infrastructure Aging Equipment & Systems Reliability and Efficiency Concerns Escalating Repair & Operating Costs Unfinished Projects Page 8 Handout 4

5 Infrastructure Needs Water - Water Treatment - Water Metering - Waste Water Treatment Buildings - Public Safety - Building Automation - Lighting -HVAC Technology - Automated Metering - Street Lighting - Data Management Energy - Supply Side - Demand Side -Smart Grid Management - Renewables Page 9 Water Meters Current Challenges Ageing Infrastructure Reactive Approach Customer Complaints Re-reads / Hybrid System Accurate & Reliable Data? Data Transparency Page 10 Handout 5

6 Meters & AMI Address Infrastructure & Operational Challenges with Meters Reduce Operational Costs Eliminate the need to manually read meters Reduce errors in billing information Quicker response to citizens inquiries Provide Greater Accuracy only pay for what you use Provide excellent services to our citizens Proactive approach to leaks & outages Usage history Access to web portal Page 11 Benefits Citizens Accurate meter read only pay for your usage Access to usage data daily, weekly or monthly Clear picture of usage promotes conservation Set up warnings/alerts high usage, leaks, etc. Operational Transition from hybrid failing meter reading system Reduce operational costs Update aging infrastructure Data driven management decisions Regulatory compliance (TWDB & SECO) Page 12 Handout 6

7 Infrastructure Needs How are you going to fund & address your current and future infrastructure needs? Page 13 Solution Local Govt. Code 302 Operating Budget Savings Fund the Project Make facility and infrastructure improvements Reduce energy use and associated expenses Your energy savings finance your improvements Siemens guarantees savings Improvements Modernization Optimization Energy Management Success Guaranteed Savings Energy Usage & Supply Operational Meter Revenues Page 14 Handout 7

8 How Funding Works Water Meters 6 5 Revenue Revenue Savings Increased Revenue and Reduced Operating Cost Provides Supplemental Capital to Fund Improvements! 4 3 Before Retrofit After Retrofit Water Sales Sewer Sales Operational Costs Page 15 Process LG302 Letter of Intent PC Contract Realize Benefits Selection Covered Under Choice Partners Cooperate Purchasing RFQ Detailed Analysis Implementation Guarantee Phase Agreement Proposal Page 16 Handout 8

9 Value of Using Performance Contracting Funding Energy/operational and revenues Flexible Firm fixed project cost no change orders Project Performance Single point of accountability Best value Turn-key, Multiple projects completed efficiently Guarantee Savings are measured and guaranteed If guarantee not achieved Check for the difference provided Long term relationship/commitment Page 17 Case Studies City of Bridgeport, TX City of Rosenberg TX City of Conroe, TX Lighting Retrofits in City buildings Street Lighting Retrofits AMI for Water & Electric Meters > $100K annual savings & revenue Improved safety & operational efficiency AMI water meter system upgrade WWTP upgrades Traffic Signal Upgrades Lighting Efficiency upgrades HVAC & Building Controls Domestic Water Conservation Building infrastructure improvements HVAC, BAS and lighting AMR for Water Meters Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades > $ 750K annual savings & revenue Page 18 Handout 9

10 Projects in Texas Page 19 Thank you! Deval Allums & Chad Nobles Siemens Industry, Inc Fallbrook Road Houston, Texas Phone: & siemens.com Page 20 Handout 10