Itron to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Tennessee

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Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has announced a contract with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) to implement its Temetra mobile meter data collection solution. This partnership aims to enhance CUD's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The project will enable improvements in operational efficiency, billing accuracy, and water conservation, benefiting over 160,000 customers. The system is expected to be live by summer 2022, facilitating automated meter reading and leak detection.

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• Contract with Consolidated Utility District to enhance Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
• Implementation of Temetra will improve operational efficiency and customer service.
• Automated meter reading to reduce billing errors and improve leak detection.
• The project aims to conserve water resources and optimize operational costs.

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Consolidated Utility District to Deploy Itron Solution to Conserve Water and Improve Operational Efficiency

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced a new contract with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) to deploy Temetra, Itron’s mobile meter data collection solution, in conjunction with Itron’s fixed network solution, to upgrade its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and provide advanced capabilities such as active water leak detection and consumer portals. With Itron’s solution, CUD will be equipped to improve operational efficiency and customer service to its more than 160,000 customers across Rutherford County in central Tennessee. CUD plans to initiate the project in Q1 2022 and expects to have the system live this summer.

Utilizing Temetra, CUD will automate meter reading collection across their water distribution system and provide a seamless billing experience for their customers. The utility will improve billing accuracy and better visualize the interval data collected from meters, which will allow CUD to easily identify leaks and quickly address issues sooner. These advanced data collection capabilities will help conserve water and improve operational costs and efficiencies.

“CUD is one of the fastest-growing utility districts in Tennessee with more than 65,000 accounts throughout our service territory,” said Bryant Bradley, director of operations at CUD. “Itron’s solution will allow us to upgrade our existing water meters, which currently communicate with one-way automated meter reading modules. The upgrades will also equip CUD to improve customer service, protect revenue and better manage water resources with detailed usage information from the overall distribution system, including future leak sensors, shut off valves and network capabilities.”

“Itron looks forward to working with CUD to provide the insights and technology it needs to enhance operational efficiency and deliver reliable water service to customers. With our industry-leading cloud services, CUD will be able to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron. “As water utilities look to conserve water resources, Itron is committed to building out water operations management outcomes services, such as leak detection, to address a broader set of use cases on top of meter data collection.”

Temetra is Itron's next-generation meter data collection solution. Through an intuitive web-based interface and powerful GIS-based mapping functionality, it provides utilities with powerful new ways to optimize operations. Temetra allows utilities to cost-effectively access and modify metering route assignments anywhere through a simple web login. With full Temetra Mobile integration, Temetra provides utilities with a complete, cutting-edge meter data collection package.

About Itron

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.

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FAQ

What is the new contract announced by Itron related to?

Itron has announced a contract with Consolidated Utility District to deploy its Temetra mobile meter data collection solution.

When will the new system by Itron go live?

The system is expected to be live by summer 2022.

How will Itron's solution benefit customers in Rutherford County?

Itron's solution will improve operational efficiency, billing accuracy, and water conservation for over 160,000 customers.

What is Temetra and its significance in this contract?

Temetra is Itron's mobile meter data collection solution, which will enhance the Advanced Metering Infrastructure for CUD.

What improvements are expected from the Itron and CUD partnership?

The partnership is expected to improve customer service, automate meter readings, and enable better leak detection.