LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it has begun installing
the first of 1 million 100G
Datalogging gas ERT® modules for Alberta-based ATCO Gas.
Over the course of the four year deployment, Itron will manage all
aspects of the effort, including project management and endpoint
installation.
"We are delighted to work with ATCO Gas on this project, and we look
forward to being there every step of the way to ensure its success,"
said Carl Porter, director of gas product marketing, Itron. "Itron
technology provides a cost-effective, adaptable platform for our
customers to operate more efficiently."
Itron's ChoiceConnect™
gas metering solution will be used to leverage the 100G modules and
their proven remote data collection technology to automate the meter
reading process and collect reliable monthly reads. This technology
improves billing accuracy and enhances customer convenience, while
creating significant operational efficiencies and reducing potential
safety risks for field workers.
"Fully automating our meter reading technology reflects ATCO Gas's
continuing commitment to provide customers with safe, reliable,
cost-effective natural gas service," said Brian Hahn, president, ATCO
Gas.
About Itron:
At Itron, we're dedicated to delivering end-to-end smart grid and smart
distribution solutions to electric, gas and water utilities around the
globe. Our company is the world's leading provider of smart metering,
data collection and utility software systems, with nearly 8,000
utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery
and use of energy and water. Our offerings include electricity, gas,
water and heat meters; network communication technology; collection
systems and related software applications; and professional services. To
realize your smarter energy and water future, start here: www.itron.com.
Itron Inc.
Ranny Dwiggins
Vice President, Investor Relations
(509)
891-3443
ranny.dwiggins@itron.com
or
Sharelynn
Moore
Director, Itron Marketing & Communications
(509)
891-3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron Inc.
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