[tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:43:38 -0400
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.
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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 Blackjack
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:03 AM
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> Subject: [tabi] Re: City of Tallahassee News Release -
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> 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
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> To: evans-lynn@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:40 PM
> Subject: City of Tallahassee News Release -
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> <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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