LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today it will supply E.ON, one of
the largest utility companies in Hungary, with more than 7,600 smart
meters for business and residential customers across the country. The
deployment will begin later this month and is an expansion of an initial
gas and electric meter pilot that is currently underway.
Its general packet radio service (GPRS) meters allow for automated
monitoring and increased communication about energy usage. The meters
will be installed at a random selection of E.ON's 2.5 million customers.
Over the coming months and years, the Hungarian Energy Office will use
the data derived from the smart meters to evaluate consumer energy use
and efficiency.
"The automated monitoring and control will provide a wealth of new
information for E.ON about energy usage, thus allowing utilities to more
effectively serve their customers," said István Biró, Itron regional
business unit manager. "This pilot GPRS meter installment in Hungary is
only the preliminary step in increased efficiency in energy technology
across the region."
E.ON serves electricity to 60% of the residents and businesses across
Hungary and 28% of the country in gas. The company is leading the
country in innovation with the largest smart meter pilot program in
Hungary.
About Itron
Itron is a leading provider of energy and water resource management
solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer
end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and thermal
energy measurement and control technology; communications systems;
software; and professional services. With more than 9,000 employees
doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to
responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To
realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.
About E.ON in Hungary:
E.ON is Hungary's leading energy group and for years has been one of the
three largest companies by sales in the country. As a major player in
the Hungarian economy, it is active in every area of creating energy
value, including power generation, power and natural gas trading and
supplying end consumers.
E.ON Hungária Zrt has power supply companies operating in western and
eastern Hungary and gas providers in western Hungary. The Group provides
nearly two and a half million customers with electricity and supplies
gas to over half a million customers. The Group also operates several
state-of-the-art, eco-friendly power plants with capacities of less than
100 MW. As a major player in the domestic heat energy market, the
company is also the district heating supplier and partner of several
cities and companies.
The Group also includes E.ON Földgáz Trade Zrt.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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