- Evaluation of key technology components and providers.
- Identification of application interface requirements.
- Analysis of the pros and cons of a meter data management system deployment.
- An evaluation of the various options for backhaul communications.
- Multi-year implementation plan.
EnerNex Corporation assisted Entergy in evaluating options for possible deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The company evaluated their AMI Pilot Project Plan, evaluating implementation plans and making recommendations for AMI, demand response and smart grid planning. This evaluation provided the necessary support to specify, deploy and implement AMI to Entergy’s customers.
The Entergy Operating Companies have enlisted EnerNex and IBM to develop a system wide strategy, supporting cost model, and business plan for the deployment of smart metering and related systems. EnerNex is focused on the technical aspects of the project while IBM has responsibility for the business case / plan aspects.
The EnerNex/IBM team will provide the design & development of requirements and key business processes for post installation operations including:
