Linea Distribuzione to use Itron's Gas AMI network and managed
services for focused deployment
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and services
company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced
today that Linea Distribuzione, natural gas provider in eight provinces
in Northern Italy, has signed a contract with Itron to modernize its gas
distribution system. Linea Distribuzione will pilot Itron's
ChoiceConnect Network solution, marking the first deployment of the
solution in Europe. The solution will be deployed in the city of Crema
to manage approximately 17,000 meters and will be operated by Itron,
which will help Linea Distribuzione comply with the European Union's
smart metering directive as implemented into the Italian mandate for the
rollout of smart meters. The solution will also help the utility
transform its business operations, customer engagement and resource
management.
With the fixed network solution, which is based on the recently assigned
European band of 169MHz, Linea Distribuzione and its customers will have
access to detailed meter data, improving operations and informing
customers of their gas usage to empower them to change behaviors and
save energy. Access to near real-time customer usage information will
also help expedite bill reconciliation. The solution's full two-way
communication to the meter will enable on-demand reads and disconnects
to be easily conducted without having to go into the field.
"Linea Distribuzione chose to work with Itron because the company is a
well-known, reliable player in the smart metering space with a
comprehensive solution offering. In addition to helping us comply with
the mandate for the rollout of smart meters, the ChoiceConnect Network
solution will give us better insights into our gas distribution
systems," said G. Duchi, chief technology officer at Linea
Distribuzione. "We look forward to working with an industry leader to
modernize our system and realize the benefits of smart gas metering."
"Itron is excited to bring our proven, successful gas AMI solution to
Europe through this project with Linea Distribuzione. To date, more than
50 million gas endpoints are operating under the ChoiceConnect fixed
network and mobile solution in North America. Linea Distribuzione will
benefit from our proven experience helping utilities better manage gas
resources," said Oscar Marquez, gas sales director for southern Europe
at Itron.
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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Sharelynn Moore
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Marketing and Public Affairs
509.891.3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
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