Itron's smart water metering solution to tackle non-revenue water and
enable accurate billing
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), a global technology company that helps
utilities measure, manage and analyze water and energy, announced today
that RWW (Rheinisch-Westfälische Wasserwerksgesellschaft), a water
supplier located in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, selected Itron to
enable more efficient delivery of water in urban areas of Western
Germany. RWW is a subsidiary of RWE, one of the major utility companies
in Germany. With Itron's smart water metering solution, RWW will be able
to detect water loss, identify potential theft and increase billing
accuracy.
Itron's intelligent solution detects low flow rates and flags abnormally
high consumption patterns. As a result, RWW will be able to pursue more
focused management of its distribution system to preserve water.
Moreover, the system will enable bills over shorter periods of time that
are easier to understand, empowering customers to more closely monitor
their own consumption and discontinue potential wastage.
As a part of the solution, RWW will install 160,000 volumetric
residential meters and 40,000 multi-jet meters. In addition, Itron will
deliver a C&I supervision system, including commercial and industrial
(C&I) water meters and Itron's WaterMind solution, for an extensive
non-revenue water reduction project. The deployment will be conducted
over four years, starting immediately. Itron will also provide
comprehensive training for RWW staff.
"Itron's technology met our requirements perfectly. We initiated the
roll-out of Itron's volumetric water meters to provide more accurate
billing and to cut down on maintenance through enhanced long-term
stability of the hardware," said Dr. Christoph Donner, technical
director at RWW. "The decision wasn't based merely on the technological
features of the solution; it was also important to find a strong partner
who truly understands the complex challenges of network efficiency."
"Itron's technology is well-suited to enhance the service of water
supply networks. Our smart water metering solution will help RWW pursue
effective network management and improve customer service," said Marco
Sievers, head of sales for water and heat in Germany. "Together, RWW and
Itron set out to make Western Germany a more water-efficient place for
the benefit of RWW's customers and for the sake of the environment."
About Itron
Itron is a global technology company. We build solutions that help
utilities measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement and control technology; communications systems; software;
and professional services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly
8,000 utilities in more than 100 countries, Itron empowers utilities to
responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. Join us
in creating a more resourceful world; start here: www.itron.com.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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