Siemens (News - Alert) Energy, Inc. recently announced in a press release that will implement eMeter EnergyIP meter data management system (MDMS) for the City of Fort Collins Utilities’ Advanced Meter project.

According to the officials from Siemens, the solution will help Fort Collins achieve business process efficiency, facilitate peak reductions, realize system and operational improvements, and provide consumers with more flexibility.

The project will start from provisioning and commissioning process of the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment. Fort Collins will use Siemens-engineered data importer to process commercial and industrial metering data to the MDMS.

Siemens will also integrate eMeter EnergyIP to the customer information system (CIS) to support the meter-to-cash process. The project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  

“Siemens' proven project management methodology, PM@Siemens, was a deciding factor in our selection of this team,” said Steve Catanach, Light and Power Operations Manager for City of Fort Collins Utilities, in a statement. “We required a partner that is agile and flexible, and the Siemens/eMeter team is just that.  The Fort Collins Smart Grid deployment will enable two-way digital communication between the advanced meters and our system managers, reducing operational costs, related truck rolls and improving customer service.”

“We are committed to the success of the Fort Collins project and our team will play a critical role in integrating eMeter EnergyIP into their operational and business systems,” said Thierry Godart, president, Smart Grid Applications, Siemens Energy, Inc.  ”The system's proven functionality, paired with the efficiency and reliability of Siemens' project management, will result in a quality Smart Grid deployment.”

In related news, Siemens Energy obtained a multiple deal from Bluewater Industries Inc., leading general marine contractor engaged in turnkey field development projects. As per this deal, Siemens Energy will provide integrated mechanical and electrical solutions to ATP (News - Alert) Oil & Gas Corp.

Siemens Energy will deploy gensets, compression, E-house, power distribution system, ICSS, telecoms and produced water treatment skids and modules on ATP Oil & Gas owned Moss Maritime developed Octabuoy semi-submersible production platform. It will function in Cheviot field in UK North Sea.

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Edited by Jennifer Russell