Advanced Metering – Lessons LearnedALLEN FAIRCRYSTAL SYSTEM, TX

Introduction

Allen Fair – President & General Manager Crystal Systems Near Lindale, TX 2050 Account Holders

Business Case

2008 – Research into AMI Cost outweighed Budget

2010 – Began Building AMI Reserve Fund Labor & Transport Costs Rising Approaching Maximum Accuracy Age Propagation Study

2011 – AMI Feasible within 10 years Decreased Capital Costs for AMI

Deployment

Fall 2013 – Began Install of AMI Fixed place Infrastructure

Fall 2014 – Began Install of Smart Meters On Track To Complete Installation April 1, 2016

Using Two Meter Reading Employees Became Efficient At Installation: Depleted Cash

Reserve

Realized Benefits The Cost of Meter Reading Increased Meter Accuracy Reduced Reading Window Effective Water Conservation