Gainesville works with Itron to modernise infrastructure

The multi-service utility owned by the City of Gainesville in Florida is working with Itron to modernise its infrastructure.

Gainesville Regional Utilities will use Itron’s technology to improve operational efficiency, data collection accuracy and enhance customer service. The utility plans to deploy Itron’s solutions across Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Industrial internet of things

The Itron solution comprises its multi-purpose industrial internet of things (IIoT) network solution, smart Gen 5 500W water and Gen 5 500G gas communication modules and Gen 5 Riva distributed intelligence-enabled electric smart meters.

The utility will also take advantage of Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management as a software-as-a-service to manage meter and sensor data.

“It lays the foundation for future applications like distribution automation, street lighting controls and other smart city advanced capabilities”

Itron’s solution will enable GRU to execute its data management vision and strategy as it undergoes digital transformation and upgrades its metering infrastructure. Upon completion, GRU’s electric, gas and water operations will leverage Itron’s multi-purpose communications network to receive more accurate data, enabling the utility to act on insights that will help improve service reliability and reduce operational costs.

Data will be collected electronically daily as opposed to manually every month. This eliminates the need and costs associated with physically accessing the homes and businesses of customers to collect read meters. In addition, Itron’s solutions can help GRU’s customers lower their utility bills since they can now monitor usage from an online account.