EPCOR will deploy AMI modules for approximately 270,000 water
meters using Landis+Gyr's Gridstream® Connect
network
ATLANTA, April 12,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) has
signed a contract with EPCOR Water to provide AMI technology and
related services for water meters in the City of Edmonton.
The agreement includes RF Mesh Series 5 water modules for water
meters, software upgrades and implementation of advanced network
security. A component of the Gridstream® Connect
platform, the water modules will operate on the utility's existing
RF mesh network, which currently supports about 435,000 advanced
electric meters. The project is expected to be complete by the end
of 2025.
Gridstream Connect provides utilities with a flexible platform
to connect intelligent devices, such as smart meters, streetlights,
load management and distribution sensors, for measuring and
monitoring energy and water resources.
"With Gridstream, EPCOR is able to leverage its electric network
and operating system to extend AMI to their water customers," said
Chuck Yechout, Vice President of
Sales and Marketing at Landis+Gyr. "Our AMI solution for water not
only supports advanced capabilities such as leak detection, reverse
flow, and tamper detection, but it also provides flexible
installation options to best fit the needs of the utility."
About EPCOR Utilities Inc.
EPCOR, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, builds, owns and
operates electrical, natural gas and water transmission and
distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities,
sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and the
United States. The Company also provides electricity,
natural gas and water products and services to residential and
commercial customers. EPCOR, headquartered in Edmonton, is committed to conducting its
business and operations safely and responsibly. Environmental
stewardship, public health and community well-being are at the
heart of EPCOR's mission to provide clean water and safe, reliable
energy. EPCOR is an Alberta Top 75
employer, and is ranked among Corporate Knights' 2022 Best 50
Corporate Citizens in Canada.
About Landis+Gyr
Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy
management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to
generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure
management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy
consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software,
services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to
decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of
CO2 in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr manages energy better –
since 1896. With sales of USD 1.5
billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 7,500 talented
people across five continents. For more information, please visit
our website www.landisgyr.com.
Contact
Landis+Gyr
Dan
Jacobson | Regional Contact North America
Senior
Marketing Communications Manager
Dan.Jacobson@landisgyr.com
320-307-7486
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