SCG to take advantage of Itron TOTAL™
solution as a service to simplify deployment
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that its longtime customer The
Southern Connecticut Gas Company (SCG), natural gas provider to
customers in 22 Connecticut communities, has selected Itron to modernize
and manage its metering system. The solution will help SCG optimize the
delivery of natural gas, improve customer service and streamline
business operations. SCG will utilize Itron TOTAL™ AMI to run, manage
and maintain their gas meter reading system for 20 years.
The gas advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution, combined with
analytics, will give SCG more insight into its assets, more control over
its system and the option to offer more services to its customers. The
comprehensive solution will deliver insight needed for conservation and
offer cost savings and predictability.
"Itron has been a great partner to SCG for many years. Our relationship
combined with Itron's broad portfolio of proven, reliable AMI
technologies, sensors and controls made Itron the logical choice," said
Robert M. Allessio, president and CEO of SCG. "We look forward to taking
our system to the next level with AMI and analytic capabilities, which
will help us gain more value from our assets."
Itron will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the
entire system, including 220,000 Itron gas communication modules and
associated fixed-network infrastructure. Installation is expected to
begin in mid-2014 with completion by the end of 2015. With the Itron
TOTAL solution, Itron's experienced team will manage all aspects of
SCG's data collection system and operations, offloading the burden of
day-to-day management tasks and freeing utility staff to focus on
gaining more benefits and capabilities from their system.
"Our expanding relationship with SCG is a testament to Itron's
commitment to our customers and their success. We've extended value
beyond the meter for many of our customers by allowing them to save
money and resources with an end-to-end managed service solution," said
Carl Porter, vice president of sales, marketing and delivery for Gas
North America at Itron. "We are pleased to help SCG achieve its business
objectives and provide the greatest service and convenience to its
customers."
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.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs
Source: Itron, Inc.
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