Many utilities will implement smart grid. GIS plays a critical role. Some utilities have not fully built out their GIS nor put in place solid processes to keep their GIS current. This presentation details the results of a benchmark study that shows where many utilities’ GIS stand for smart grid readiness. It describes how to measure and what is needed of their GIS to meet the demands of Smart Grid.
Energy InSightsm—“Smart” Technologies at CenterPoint Energy Cindi Salas, CenterPoint Energy
Keywords: AMI; AMS; AMR; ARRA; Smart Grid; Smart Meters; Electric
Vertical Interest Tags: E; EN; M; T; DD; II; AI; AR
Energy InSightsm is CenterPoint Energy’s system of integrated “smart” energy technologies, including smart meters and associated communications infrastructure and back-office computer systems, designed to give consumers more control over their energy consumption. This presentation will provide an update on our smart meter deployment as well as plans to develop an intelligent electric grid, with the aid of a federal stimulus grant, negotiations for which are pending at the time of writing. In addition, the use of geospatial technology in these projects will be discussed.
Creating GIS Studies to Support Broadband Stimulus Funding Applications Randall Frantz, ESRI
Keywords: Broadband, mapping, stimulus, planning, engineering, telecommunications,NTIA, government, RUS, FCC
Vertical Interest Tags: T; PS; EN; DD; CC; AR
The stimulus bill awards significant funds for broadband expansion projects and programs. To submit a successful application for these funds, organizations need to plan and justify broadband projects that deliver services to an area population that is unserved or underserved. To determine which areas are lacking sufficient broadband service, maps that depict current broadband coverage are required. GIS solutions enable organizations to create maps that identify qualified areas and justify projects to increase broadband availability.
