AMI enables transformation in the coop and municipal sector by providing all of the necessary components to help you realize operational value now while forming the foundation for future services and advanced use cases for your smart water distribution network. By leveraging AMI Essentials, a multi-commodity, fully integrated, end-to-end solution, utilities have the elements needed to deploy and derive value their systems including a network (cellular or RF) communications platform, water communication modules (endpoints), and hosted software and deployment services. Learn how utilities are using AMI to deliver more accurate and timely data for billing purposes, reduce truck rolls required to support move ins/move outs, increase operational efficiency, improve customer service, and provide transformational visibility to granular interval and other usage data for resourceful use of water and associated conservation initiatives.  Additionally, we will cover some suggested funding options to enable accelerate these advancements through IIJA funding.

The journey toward decarbonization and achieving sustainability goals is at the forefront of how utilities operate, today and into the future. It also presents challenges – from meeting government mandates to finding employees with new skills and engaging consumers in new ways. During this Big Picture Session, learn how electricity, gas and water utilities are tackling these challenges and leveraging technology, policy frameworks and stakeholder collaboration to drive impactful change and create a carbon-neutral future.

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Join this robust session to better understand the pivotal role data analytics software holds in maintaining revenue streams by using insights from consumption patterns and forecasting demand. Data analytics will highlight the significant reduction in operational expenditures through automated meter reading, which will eliminate labor, fleet expenses, re-reading costs, and Workman’s Compensation claims. We will discuss how to address the growing consumer interest for actionable data through customer engagement portals that offers real-time usage information. Learn more about technologies like the Itron Leak Sensor and mlogonline and their effectiveness in reducing real water loss. We’ll also address the potential need to enforce and monitor conservation programs, the addition of sensors for water quality and pressure monitoring, and the integration of Smart Cities concepts and IoT devices. Lastly you will hear about the benefits of small Diehl and Kamstrup ultrasonic meters, including freezing and burst pipe alarms and the role they play in efficient water management.

A hilly geographical terrain combined with natural springs that drain to a lake presents challenges for detecting and locating leaks in Northwest Arkansas. As a result, a large percentage of leaks never surface which incur in large water loss. In order to proactively detect this non-revenue water loss, Rogers Water Utility developed a program which utilizes acoustic leak sensors and transmits the data collected to mlogonline software to continually assess pipeline integrity. These acoustic leak sensors are placed at strategic locations throughout their distribution system and have identified several unreported leaks, including one estimated at approximately 500,000 gallons per day. The sensors have also identified recurring leaks and minor leaks (close to major leaks) that a traditional acoustic leak survey might have missed. This session will highlight the value in identifying leaks, reducing their impacts (including changes in typical tank levels, water audit key performance indicators, and wholesale purchased water savings) and understanding the benefits of adopting acoustic leak sensing solutions. Every drop of clean water is precious and finding these leaks benefits utilities both financially, environmentally and publicly.

Water utilities face rising challenges from climate, aging infrastructure and limited resources.

Learn how utilities of every size are using their meter data management platform to mitigate these challenges by harnessing the power of the data they collect.

Temetra's advanced data collection platform revolutionizes water utility management, seamlessly integrating diverse metering devices compatible with Itron's AMR/AMI network solutions. Supporting Cellular, GenX, Drive-by, walk-by AMR, and manual reading, Temetra ensures flexible and efficient data collection. Discover how Temetra is the optimal choice regardless of your data collection journey to deliver actionable insights for achieving business outcomes.

The utility segment continues to be a leading growth area for Cellular IoT   solutions. However, navigating the mix of acronyms and rapidly evolving   functionality related to Cellular IoT, 5G and other wireless technologies can be complex even for the most seasoned telecommunications professionals. Join this session to learn more about Itron’s cellular strategy as we explore new ways to leverage the enhanced coverage, capacity, lower power consumption and   reduced costs of new cellular technologies specifically designed to support battery-powered water and gas solutions. Attendees will hear key updates to our portfolio, focusing on new use cases for gas and water, enabled by our cellular endpoints. We will also explore various use cases suited for cellular technologies including 5G, LTE-M, NB1 and more.

Water utilities strive to provide safe, reliable services and information to their customers.   The water meter is critical to the utility operations as accuracy, reliability and long-term stability is at the core of providing those services.   Join Diehl as they discuss the differences between basic mechanical and ultrasonic meters, use cases, and the value that can be found.  Please come with any questions for the team.

Discover the transformative potential of Water AMI in a concise   and impactful panel discussion. Learn from experienced water utilities and   municipalities as they share practical tips and lessons learned from   successfully designing, implementing, and managing water modernization   projects. Regardless of where you are in your water utility modernization   journey, we invite you to join us to explore strategies to streamline water   operations, improve efficiency, and provide consumers with valuable   consumption data. Gain insights into the future of water management and   practical steps you can take today to ensure a secure water future.

Utilities grapple with the daunting task of allocating capital investment and operational resources effectively for pipe replacement, rehabilitation, and monitoring. Each year, significant funds are spent replacing water mains still in good condition, while the frequency of main failures rises due to the lack of precise tools for identifying impending failures. Enter artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning (AI/ML), offering utilities a revolutionary approach to predict water main failures and optimize resource utilization. Cutting-edge AI/ML platforms harness a data-driven methodology, analyzing past failures alongside numerous variables such as soil composition and weather patterns to discern patterns and forecast potential failures. Armed with this predictive capability, utilities can strategically allocate resources, mitigating main failures, enhancing customer service, and maximizing the value extracted from constrained capital budgets. Discover how utilities can now leverage AI and predictive modeling for effective pipe failure prediction.

In this session, we will explore how one utility took advantage of AMI to break down data silos, overhaul their rate structures and more effectively bill their customers based on their individual impact on the water distribution system.