Itron water metering solution will help streamline meter reading and enable San Diego instantaneously access water usage data using AMI technology.
“Itron’s water AMI solution will give San Diego the ability to enhance our water meter reading, customer service and billing capabilities for the 11,000 high impact service locations included in this initial implementation,” said Dave Akin, compliance and metering manager for the City of San Diego
The AMI solution will provide remote meter reading capabilities, allowing San Diego to be more responsive to customer needs, minimize operating costs and improve safety for employees. Installation will begin in early 2013 and is expected to be complete within eight months.
“Itron is committed to helping water utilities more efficiently and responsibly manage precious water resources,” said Paula Billingham, Itron vice president of sales, marketing and delivery for North America Water. “With the help of our water AMI solution, the City of San Diego will be able to minimize water loss from unknown leaks and maximize water distribution and operational efficiency.”
Itron broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services.
Itron’s fiscal 2012 revenue decreases by $164 million compared to 2011
Itron has reported revenues of $523 million and $2.2 billion for the quarter and full year respectively against $642 million and $2.4 billion in the same periods in 2011.