The “I” in AMI also allows a utility to cost-effectively implement a variety of modern grid applications. EnerNex knows how to help a utility get the most out of the “I” in AMI. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) consists of everything needed to support advanced metering - from the meter itself to the back-end applications associated with demand response, billing, etc. Effective AMI development, implementation and operation relies on a marriage of electric power engineering with information technology expertise - a key component of EnerNex Corporation’s capabilities.
EnerNex provides a wide array of engineering and consulting services geared towards smart implementation of AMI. This covers all phases of AMI project development, including:
- Policy Development
- Business Case Modeling
- Assembling Functional Requirements
- Conceptual Architecture Creation
- Trade Off Analysis
- Reference Design Construction
- Performing Technology Assessments
- Project Management Support
- Product Testing and Vendor Evaluation
- Systems Integration Support
Leveraging experience and methodologies established during the development of the EPRI IntelliGrid Architecture, as well as expertise gained through work with a number of clients including Southern California Edison, TXU and the California Energy Commission, EnerNex is undertaking ground-breaking work in AMI development, implementation and application. EnerNex has experience with all the major components and applications associated with AMI, including:
- Automated Meter Reading
- Billing and Customer Information Systems
- Customer Interface
- Load Control/Curtailment
- Time-Based, Critical Peak, and Real Time Pricing Programs
- Telecom and Network Communication
- Integrating Advanced Distribution Automation with the Metering System
- Distributed Energy Resources
- Energy Procurement
- Field Services
- Integrated Outage Management
- Asset Installation and Maintenance
- Program Review and Benchmarking
