Consumer energy management becomes a reality through easy-to-view and
use smart meter data
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it is among the first
technology providers to make "green button" functionality a standard
feature in its energy data presentation software. By clicking a green
button, residential and commercial utility customers can download
detailed energy usage information in a standardized format to manage
consumption and costs. This functionality supports a White House call to
action that challenged utilities to engage and empower consumers to help
them save energy and money while also driving innovation in energy
efficiency.
Itron began supporting green button functionality through its customer
care software product in December 2011. San Diego Gas and Electric,
which has deployed more than 2 million Itron smart meters, was the first
of two Itron utility customers to deploy green button functionality to
its customers.
The primary goal of the Green Button initiative is to allow consumers to
download their usage information in customer- and computer-friendly
formats. Green Button is based on a consensus industry technical
standard that was facilitated through a public-private partnership (i.e.
the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel), with the Commerce Department's
National Institute of Standards and Technology serving as the lead
Federal entity. Utilities are voluntarily committing to adopt the
industry standard to empower consumers to save energy and foster
innovation by third-party apps developers.
As Energy Secretary Steven Chu has said, "Providing consumers with easy
access to data on their energy consumption can help give them the tools
they need to make informed decisions about their energy use. Developing
applications and services to help consumers understand and control their
energy use is a field ripe for American innovation."
Itron's smart meters and meter data management and presentment software
play a vital role in helping consumers better understand their energy
consumption. Itron's technology enables capturing energy usage data in
frequent time intervals, which drives special pricing and demand
response programs. This same information can be viewed in simple graphs
and diagrams on a utility's website or mobile device.
"Itron is deeply committed to changing the way energy is managed by
providing tools to empower consumers who want to control their energy
usage and costs," said LeRoy Nosbaum, Itron president and chief
executive officer. "With a modernized grid and engaged consumers, we aim
to achieve broad societal, environmental and financial benefits and help
build a sustainable future."
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.
Itron, Inc.
Media:
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
or
Investors:
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barbara.doyle@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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