-----Original Message-----
From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mister Blackjack
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 1:32 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
Who are you talking to Chip?
Thanks,
Blackjack
misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chip Orange
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:20 AM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
this is not an acceptable topic for TABI; we are not going to discuss
political philosophies.
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Chip Orange
Database Administrator
Florida Public Service Commission
Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(850) 413-6314
(Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mister Blackjack
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:15 AM
> To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
>
> This is what I am talking about it should never be mandatory.
> I don't want
> the government telling me what I need to have in my hone or what I
> need to set my thermostat on or controlling anything in my
house. We
> already have to much government control over us now.
>
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Blackjack
> misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chip Orange
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:44 PM
> To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
>
> No, it won't be manditory for a very long time, as homes don't have
> the needed equipment. they will likely offer price
discounts to those
> who are willing to go on a variable pricing model, and buy
the needed
> equipment.
>
> and, there's at least one benefit for the city right away:
> that's remote
> meter reading.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Chip Orange
> Database Administrator
> Florida Public Service Commission
>
> Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> (850) 413-6314
>
> (Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not
> necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Blackjack
> > Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:03 AM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
> >
> > This is great as long as they don't make it mandatory. I think it
> > should be a if you want to type of thing. We already have to much
> > government control of our lives. Just my thoughts.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Blackjack
> > misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Allison and Chip
> > Orange
> > Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:23 AM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
> >
> > while there's no talking zigbee (that's the protocol for
> smart energy
> > use this is talking about) thermostat that I know of;
> companies like
> > home automation inc make thermostats which tie into a
> central system
> > in your house, and that central system in turn is accessible and
> > controllable over your phone or over a web-like interface
via your
> > lan, or even over the internet.
> >
> > such thermostats have capabilities like being able to
adjust to the
> > price of electricity, which can vary throughout the day if
> you sign up
> > for that kind of plan. so, if electricity gets high in
> price, you can
> > set the thermostats to cool a little less, or heat a little
> less; you
> > can turn off the hot water heater, and so on.
> >
> > Chip
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lynn Evans
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:02 PM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
> >
> > This is quite wordy. I don't think there was any mention
of Talking
> > thermostats.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: City of Tallahassee
> > <mailto:City_of_Tallahassee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > To: evans-lynn@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:40 PM
> > Subject: City of Tallahassee News Release -
> >
> > <http://www.talgov.com>
> >
> >
> > City of Tallahassee Receives $8.9 Million Federal Smart Grid Grant
> >
> > President Barack Obama yesterday announced the award of
Smart Grid
> > investment grants to modernize the nation's energy grid, spur
> > development of renewable energy sources, stimulate the
economy and
> > create new jobs. The City of Tallahassee Utilities was
selected to
> > receive $8.9 million to further city efforts to use
> technology to help
> > customers manage their power use and save money.
> >
> > The federal smart grid grant will be used to build upon the major
> > commitment by the Tallahassee City Commission to
implement a Smart
> > Grid system. The system includes the installation of
220,000 smart
> > meters and the associated communications infrastructure,
> software for
> > data collection to better manage power use by customers and
> the system
> > overall, and smart grid devices for customers including smart
> > thermostats, in home displays and other tools that allow
> customers to
> > manage their power use.
> >
> > In 2005 the City Commission directed staff to evaluate the
> potential
> > for a smart grid system in Tallahassee. At that time, the
> concept was
> > being discussed in the industry, but across the nation
> little movement
> > was taking place. In March 2007, desiring to be on the
> cutting edge,
> > the Commission directed staff to move ahead with
development of the
> > system.
> > By the end of
> > 2009, the city will have installed 220,000 smart meters as the
> > backbone of the system. By the summer / fall of 2010,
> customers will
> > be able to utilize the system to manage their power use
> through such
> > options as:
> >
> > * Changing your home or business thermostat via the web from any
> > location.
> > * Choosing an electric rate that fits your lifestyle -
> > for example,
> > the option of a lower rate for using power in off peak
> times such as
> > evenings or weekends.
> > * Evaluating your energy fitness, including how your home
> > or business
> > energy use compares to others.
> >
> > Tallahassee will be one of the first communities in the nation to
> > offer Smart Grid services to its utility customers. Upon
> completion of
> > the metering and communications infrastructure this year,
the City
> > will operate the first electric, gas and water Smart
> Metering network
> > in the nation.
> >
> > "We started the investment in smart grid technology before
> it took off
> > as a smart concept nationally," said Mayor John Marks. "With the
> > receipt of this federal grant, we will be able to do even
> more to give
> > our customers greater control, flexibility and
cost-saving options
> > with their utilities.
> >
> > "With the support of the Tallahassee City Commission,
I've had the
> > opportunity to meet personally with agency officials in
Washington
> > D.C., and they understand Tallahassee's work as a leader in
> the Smart
> > Grid technology," added Marks. "That's important for our
> customers as
> > the bottom line is that they will be able to save energy,
> save water
> > and save money."
> >
> > Tallahassee was one of the 100 entities selected for the
grant from
> > 400 applicants. According to Reese Goad, Utility Business
> and Customer
> > Services Director, additional benefits from the federal
funding and
> > the city's investment in Smart Grid technology and the
> city's Energy
> > smart Plus (e+) initiative include:
> >
> > * Energy-saving pricing programs
> > * Greater customer choices
> > * Access to up-to-date customer account information
> > * In-home energy usage and information displays
> > * More efficient field operations - less staff and trucks
> > in the field
> > and less interruptions for customers
> > * Automated leak detection for water meters
> > * Improved theft prevention
> > * Access to billing and usage information via the web
> > * Interactive web-based tools such as online energy
> > audits and much
> > more
> > * More efficient power outage restoration - we'll be able
> > to identify
> > the locations of outages for faster repair
> >
> > For more information on energy audit appointments,
> energy-saving tips
> > and other e+ programs visit Talgov.com/YOU or call Your Own
> Utilities
> > at 891-4YOU (4968).
> >
> > Contact: Reese Goad, Utility Business and Customer Services
> Director,
> > 891-6803 or Michelle Bono, Assistant to the City Manager, 891-8200
> >
> >
> >
> >
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