AMM systems

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Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems - Save energy and money! Mauritz&Co. energy & utilities

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1. Table of content. 2. Benefits of Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems..……….... 2- 3 3. How do we help…............................................... …………….……….. 4 4. First advanced metering, then advanced management …..….……….. 5- 7 5. Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems - Overview………….. 8 6. Some advantages for different user groups …………….………….….. 9-11

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2. Benefits of Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems I (III). Energy Savings. Better use of electricity, heat, gas, water and other liquids. When consumers get an incentive to use less energy during peak time use, less electricity needs to be produced. Normally at peak usage times, expensive coal and oil fired power stations are used to keep electricity supply stable so there will be less need for these extra generation. Environment. At peak times not only does the price peak but so do greenhouse gas emissions and pollution’s. Using energy in smarter way will have a less negative impact on the environment. Reducing theft. In some areas, theft detection and prevention is one of the single biggest aspects driving the move toward AMM. Significant losses are seen every year due to increasing theft, and an AMM solution inclusive of distribution asset management and threshold monitoring for usage provides the utilities with a valuable tool in eliminating, or at a minimum greatly reducing these losses.

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2. Benefits of Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems II (III). Reducing late payments. In other areas, where late payment or nonpayment is a significant problem, some utilities are including in their AMM systems the ability to directly control consumption on a premise-by-premise basis by setting thresholds that cannot be exceeded without tripping a breaker at the premise. This approach will allow utilities to avoid the huge revenue losses incurred in the past. Increased Data Security. Automatic meter reading provides increased performance in the data collection. You avoid reading errors and missing meter readings. Reading data automatically also provides increased security of data flow between the AMM system and other applications. Avoiding manual data entry or manual data transfer a potential source of error is eliminated. Improved cash flow budgeting and management. With automatic meter reading utility bills are based on actual consumption. This generates a steady cash flow. Billing is based on real-time data and estimated bills are no longer necessary.

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2. Benefits of Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems III (III). Reduced operation costs. With automatic meter reading you have constant access to real-time data and have meter readings available on request. This helps you handling customer complaints. Readings in connections with med move-in/move-out are done easier and faster and even retroactive, should a costumer forget to notify change of address in due time. Costs for meter reading will be reduced and thereby total costs of operation. Reduced cost over the life time of the AMM system. The financial benefits of automatic meter reading last over the lifetime of the AMM system. Improved customer service. With accurate utility invoices there is no need for estimates or adjusted billing. Demand reads can be done as part of the customer service. You can react quicker in abnormal situations and monitor demand and consumption closely. And you strengthen your image with the consumer as a reliable partner within energy supply and energy billing services.

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3. How do we help. We help energy clients to better understand their energy use and assist them to manage it in a smarter way to save energy and money, to make analytical and strategic business decisions, to optimise assets and take advantage of free market opportunities. We advise on power management tools designed to help to analyse the energy usage, to maximise competitiveness, increase reliability, streamline operations and improve service. Our systems are intelligent, allowing utilities and their customers to access a constant stream of valuable information, facilitating immediate reaction and enable real-time business solutions. We support municipalities, cities, utilities, energy companies and large energy users with business solutions and services to maximise the value of their advanced metering and data communication investments.

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4. First advanced metering, then advanced management I (II). Real-time metering is the first step. Real-time meters provide energy users with detailed information on their usage (of electricity, heat, gas, water and other liquids) so they can analyse their usage and, preferable, reduce their peak and total usage. Data communication is done using a huge variety of the latest techniques, for example the electricity network, broadband, radio, signal and optical cables. A residential project can have software that will give every household its own secure Internet portal (with user id and password). The web site includes powerful analysis software for customers to view and analyse their energy usage. In addition to viewing energy usage data online, customers can get information about peak load reduction programmes, manage their real-time meter account, request telephone or e-mail support, and perform other actions.

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4. First advanced metering, then advanced management II (II). For utilities and industries, the most important step is to use the real-time information to run the business in a smarter way and save money through different real-time business solutions. The result of all reference projects shows that commercial and industrial customers will have guaranteed results – huge benefits and cost savings. There are numerous of examples of industries, offices, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals and other high energy consumers that have saved tons of money. Most companies obtained a positive return on investment within one year. Active companies with committed leaders could see savings up to 5 to 15% on their annual energy savings (figures from projects in US, UK and Scandinavia).

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Data Communication Business Solutions Real-time Metering Remote controlled utility meters. Continuous measurement of energy consumption: Electricity, Heat, Gas, Water, Other liquids. Data Management 5. Advanced Meter Management (AMM) systems - Overview. Electricity network, PLC, Broadband, Radio, GPRS, GSM, Cables (signal, optical), Telephone lines, Paging, Satellite, Other. Computer database with user-friendly software. Computation of meter values. Data directly fed into companies business information systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.). Data processing and analyses. Secure Web site allows end-consumers to view and analyse their energy usage over Internet. Control and better use of electricity, heat, gas, water and other liquids consumption. Rationalisation and cost savings. Control and improvement of business processes, engines, etc. Increase reliability, streamline operations. Optimise assets (improved investment and capacity planning). Improve service (better customer relations, improved billing, etc.). Alarm and security (detect unusual or unexpected events, power failure, energy theft, etc.).

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6. Some advantages for different user groups I (III). RESIDENTIALS Households will have better options and choices. The will know not only how much electricity they use, but when they use it. Now they can use electricity much more wisely. The can respond easily and quickly to real-time pricing signals, and for example, turn on or off appliances to save money depending on the actual electricity price. In the future there will be a lot of other functions, often referred to as “the intelligent home”. INDUSTRIES/ NON-RESIDENTIALS Industries and high energy consumers (such as shopping malls, large office buildings, etc.) have enormous possibilities to use energy in a smarter way and save a lot of money through different solutions. Better use of electricity, heat, gas, water and other liquids. Detect unusual or unexpected patterns. Control and improvement of processes, engines, etc. Optimise assets, streamline operations, better production and capacity planning. A wide range of other functions, such as alarm and security.

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6. Some advantages for different user groups II (III). UTILITIES When consumers get an incentive to use less energy during peak time use, less electricity needs to be produced. Normally at peak usage times, expensive coal and oil fired power stations are used to keep electricity supply stable so there will be less need for these extra generation. Improved possibilities for better investment planning. Better information will make it easier to calculate the right investment needs in generation and network capacity. Total control of input and outtake will eliminate energy thefts, etc. Can react immediate on power failure and do faster maintenance. Better customer service will improve customer relations and loyalty. Remote meter reading eliminate the need for meter-reading staff. More effective administration and billing, invoicing of actual usage, etc.

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6. Some advantages for different user groups III (III). CITIES/ MUNICIPALITIES A system can assist building owners and their tenants to reduce electricity use, free-up desperately needed power capacity and realise significant cost savings. A smart, networked streetlight system offers immediate and substantial cost savings, and the overall return on investment time is quite impressive, allowing cities to quickly see benefits from the new system. This will not only allows cities to drastically reduce energy and maintenance costs, but this increased efficiency also reduces energy waste, correspondingly reducing CO2 emissions affiliated with energy production.

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7. Typical steps to implement a project. Energy planning study. Analyses of the energy situation, evaluation of cost savings and recommendation of solutions to save energy and money. Dependent on the type and size of project this might take 2 to 6 weeks. Comparison with similar projects. Discuss recommendations with energy experts and utilities that already implemented similar systems. Maybe a visit to a reference installation. Time around 1 to 2 week. Selective tender. We will arrange offers from well-known equipment and system suppliers and make a competitive selection. Most important criteria's are normally price, technology used and experience. Time 2 to 4 weeks. Implementation and installation of a complete, tested and well-functioning automatic meter reading system. Time can vary a lot depending on project type and size, estimate around 3 to 18 months.

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8. Overview of project organisation. This is a typical outline of the project organisation. Mauritz&Co. will co-ordinate a complete turn-key installation for our Client. CLIENT MAURITZ&CO. REFERENCE PROJECTS LOCAL UTILITIES EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER ENERGY PLANNING Please note. These companies are only examples of suppliers that might be used. Dependent on the project outline and our competitive selection, we will chose the best available suppliers. JOINT VENTURE [Energy and cost savings]