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Key Points
First to sign with DOE for a grant
Maybe the only project to deploy both water and electric AMI simultaneously
Needed a storage area network ( SAN) to hold all the data
Needed to implement an enterprise service bus (ESB) to interface all of the software
Implemented a meter data management system, head end systems, connected everything to the customer information system
Outage Management System
GIS
Data warehouse and data analytics to handle big data
Electric vehicle program
Distribution automation
Home area network breakthrough partnership with CEIVA
Demand Response
Thermal Storage
Opower reports to customers
Huge effort to engage and communicate with customers
Key Lessons
1. IT component of any smart grid project is huge
2. Solving the staffing issues during and after the project needs to be dealt with at the beginning of the project
3. Outside help with project management and project audits is important.