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Electric co-op becomes reseller of Sensus smart-grid tech

The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) has entered into a value-added reseller agreement with smart-grid firm Sensus. Through this partnership NRTC will offer its members Sensus smart-grid technologies, including the FlexNet advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system, smart meters, distribution automation and demand response solutions.

In response to requests from co-op members for a wireless AMI solution, NRTC evaluated various technologies before partnering with Sensus.

“Licensed wireless provides the range needed for our electric cooperative members, reaching meters at tens of miles rather than hundreds of feet as is the case for unlicensed mesh alternatives,” said Ed Drew, vice president of utility solutions at the NRTC.

The FlexNet system is a long-range radio AMI solution that is based on open standards and communicates via dedicated, primary-use, FCC-protected spectrum. For electric co-ops, this means that the system can reliably communicate data over long distances and varied geographic terrain with lean infrastructure requirements.

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Published by:

Dan Ilett

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