San Bernard Electric Relies on Sensus Technology for Service Excellence
Summary
The Sensus FlexNet solution offered SBEC a number of options that were beyond the reach of its existing advanced meter reading configuration, such as compatibility with its outage management and customer information systems.Sensus technology helps utilities drive operational efficiency and customer engagement with applications that include advanced meter reading, data acquisition, demand response, distribution automation, home area networking and outdoor lighting control.Contacts Sensus Linda Palmer Manager, Corporate Communications (919) 845-4021 or (919) 259-5778 (cell) Linda.Palmer@Sensus.com The McDonnell Group Marc Marton Director, Public Relations (770) 587-3985 Marc@themcdonnellgroup.com Houston, TX, June 30, 2012 --( PR.com )-- San Bernard Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SBEC) has chosen the Sensus FlexNet™ system as the foundational technology for a comprehensive communications network that the utility will deploy to help ensure excellent service for its 16,000 members.The secure, licensed spectrum frequency also enables the Bellville, Texas, utility to better cope with interfering frequencies that often accompany major metropolitan regions.Lambert said that the move to a wireless communications system has already proved its value despite only a partial build-out.“We’ve been impressed by the system’s low-latency as it’s quicker in showing alarm conditions in the OMS, which means we can get the customer’s power back on much sooner and often without a phone call,” said Lambert.Sensus technology helps utilities drive operational efficiency and customer engagement with applications that include advanced meter reading, data acquisition, demand response, distribution automation, home area networking and outdoor lighting control.