1. Presented by :
Timothy R. Crabb, P.E.
Director of Electric Utilities

2. ACRONYMS
AMI: Advanced Metering Infrastructure. This includes the Advanced
Meters and the communication network required to utilize the system.
Also has been referred to as AMR and AMS.
DA: Distribution Automation. This is a system, which could utilize the
AMI Communication Network, to control and gather information from
distribution equipment in the field to remotely operate field
equipment in order to reduce outage time and provide better
reliability to the customers.
MODM: Meter & Operational Data Management system. This is the
data clearing house between the AMI system and the City’s functions,
and also serves as the Customer interface for historical and current
usage information. Also referred to as the MDM.

3. • In September 2017, Council approved conducting a feasibility study
for the installation of an Electric and/or Water AMI System.
• In April 2018, Council was presented with the results of the feasibility
study and directed Electric to move forward with an AMI request for
proposal.
• In August 2018, nine proposals were received for the RFP for an AMI
system.
• These proposals were evaluated by Electric, Water, Finance, IT, Legal,
and our consultant. Contract negotiations were conducted with the
top ranked vendor .
• We are bringing the final contract to Council tonight for the
implementation of AMI and the associated MODM.
• After approval, we are looking at about 12-18 months for installation
and full operation.
 The DA proposal for this system is still being designed and negotiated.
TIMELINE FOR AMI

4. Updated Breakeven Analysis
Electric
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5. ADVANTAGES OF AN AMI SYSTEM
• Outage Management: Real time information on customer
outages and restoration. Reduce customer downtime. Identify
if electric service problems are on CSU’s side of the meter.
• Customer Satisfaction: Customer access to usage information,
Customer set notifications on usage, immediate solutions to
Electric billing questions, no meter readers in their backyard,
reduced reading errors, automated outage notification.
• Rush: Reduced truck rolls for the 14,000 service orders in May
and 36,000 service orders processed in August/September.
• Customer Expectations: There are currently 8 million AMI
meters in Texas. BTU converted to AMI in 2011. AMI has
become a customer expectation.
• Accurate Utility Data: Provide ability to proactively investigate
equipment loading and service issues before they become an
outage.